Question 1

What does "ugly up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To deliberately make someone or something look unattractive, often for a role, purpose, or effect.

Question 2

How do you use "ugly up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The makeup artist was asked to ugly up the lead actress for her role as a homeless woman.

Question 3

Is "ugly up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"ugly up" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Mostly used in American informal English. Common in entertainment and fashion contexts where actors or subjects are deliberately made to look less attractive. The opposite of 'pretty up' or 'glam up'.

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