best bib and tucker

noun
UK: /ˌbest ˌbɪb ən ˈtʌkər/
US: /ˌbest ˌbɪb ən ˈtʌkər/

  1. Your best clothes for a special occasion

    1. He wore his best bib and tucker to the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. She arrived in her best bib and tucker, ready to celebrate her anniversary. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sunday best
best bib and tucker idiom

  1. To dress in your finest clothes.

    1. He put on his best bib and tucker for the wedding. [ ] [ ]
    2. They were all in their best bib and tucker for the awards ceremony. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "best bib and tucker" is /ˌbest ˌbɪb ən ˈtʌkər/ in British English and /ˌbest ˌbɪb ən ˈtʌkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "best bib and tucker": sunday best.

Example usage of "best bib and tucker": "He wore his best bib and tucker to the party.". More examples on the page.