gussy up vs costume

gussy up is not a noun while costume is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gussy up	No	No	Yes	No
costume	Yes	No	Yes	No

gussy up (noun)	costume (noun)
	the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
	the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class
	unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place
	the prevalent fashion of dress (including accessories and hair style as well as garments)

gussy up (verb)	costume (verb)
put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive	dress in a costume
	furnish with costumes; as for a film or play