"suited-booted" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˌsuːtɪdˈbuːtɪd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌsjuː-/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˌsutɪdˈbutɪd/ [General-American]
Rhymes: -uːtɪd Etymology: From suited (“wearing a suit”, adjective) + booted (“wearing a boot or boots”, adjective), the words chosen for the rhyme. Etymology templates: {{m|en|suited|pos=adjective|t=wearing a suit}} suited (“wearing a suit”, adjective), {{m|en|booted|pos=adjective|t=wearing a boot or boots}} booted (“wearing a boot or boots”, adjective) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} suited-booted (not comparable)
  1. (South Asia) Synonym of suited and booted (“dressed smartly, especially in business or formal wear”) Tags: South-Asia, not-comparable Categories (topical): Appearance, Clothing Synonyms: suited and booted [synonym, synonym-of]

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