Titivate means "to make (someone or something) neater or more attractive," and is a synonym of spruce up.
Here we go again, with a Word of the Day that is new to Mama.
Mama said, Beau, Come! You need to be titivated.
What is titivated mama?
Titivate, spruce, smarten, and spiff all mean "to make a person or thing neater or more attractive." Titivate often refers to making small additions or alterations in attire ("titivate the costume with sequins and other accessories"), but it can also be used figuratively (as in "titivating the script for Broadway").
Mama said Beau, go titivate yourself!
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16 comments:
Beau, the first two make you beautiful, and the third one is hilarious! This is a word I have never heard before! Sounds like something naughty, but is not.
You are beautiful Beau without titivation. It's a word F's mum and grandma used to use, for that meaning, but the way they said it hinted at a kind of waste of time - you know, lipstick on a pig kind of thing. Like it was time wasted achieving nothing of substance. That's Presbytarian families for you.
Titivate was a word much used by my mother. I think it is generally deployed in a semi-ironic way, implying one is not taking the whole business of smartening up too seriously.
Nobby is disinclined to subject himself to any form of titivation (as am I!)]
Cheers, Gail.
Hari OM
As per previous comments, I know the use of this word as being not too serious - but that it is also little used these days. I love that you brought it to life, Beau and did it BEAUtifurly!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
A word I have never heard. You look good no matter what Beau but I sure do like those pictures of you. You are just the cutest.
The first one is like you are ready for the Mardi gras parade!!
Your mom sure had fun with that word and transforming your pictures, Beau.
Well done with your sentence and OMDs Beau I love all of your fancy make overs I think the masquerade and fancy collar very nice
Hugs cecilia
Hello beau,
Oh my, your mama made you look so fancy. Is it Halloween, are they costumes.
You look fine just the way you are, Handsome boy!
HUGS, have a happy day!
How is - you are titivating?
Did you just hear me laugh out loud? I wasn't expecting that!
Who says social media isn't educational? Keep on, mama. Keep on!
I love you just the way you are, Beau! This post tickles me, but I'm afraid my days of titivating are long gone. 😊
We can't image you being any more attractive. Hope all has been well. Back from our break Lee and Phod
You are pulchritudinous fur sure Beau!
BOL, we think you need to UNtitivate yourself, Beau! You're handsome just as you were. XOX Xena Lucy Chia and Riley
Beau, you look great! I like the third one...too cute.
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