fan|cy-dress

fan|cy-dress
1. a costume worn at a masquerade.
2. such costumes collectively.
fan|cy-dress «FAN see DREHS», adjective, verb.
–adj.
of or having to do with fancy dress.
–v.t.
to dress in a fancy dress.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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