rig-out

IPA/ˈrɪɡ.aʊt/
IPA/ˈrɪɡ.aʊt/

rig-out — noun

1. the clothing that someone is wearing, especially when it looks impressive, unusu

1.名詞B2
釋義

the clothing that someone is wearing, especially when it looks impressive, unusual, or is chosen for a particular occasion

例句

Henry turned up at the barbecue in a smart new rig-out that impressed everyone.

collocation: smart new rig-out

Kasia wore a pirate rig-out with eye patch and sword for the school play.

同義詞
  • outfit

    neutral, standard term; 'rig-out' is more informal and specifically British

  • get-up

    equally informal, but often implies the clothes are odd or funny-looking

  • gear

    informal, usually for sports or practical clothing

文法句型

a [adjective] rig-out

用法筆記

Almost always used with a preceding adjective (smart, ridiculous, casual, etc.) that describes the appearance or style of the outfit. The word is most common in spoken British English and informal writing.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a new rig-out from the shop.
✅I bought a new outfit from the shop.
💡'rig-out' is used for what someone is wearing right now, not a purchase; use 'outfit' for shopping contexts.

rig-out — phrasal verb