Titivate

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈtɪt.ɪ.veɪt/, /ˈtɪt.É™.veɪt/

Alternative forms

• tidivate
• tiddivate
• tittivate

Origin

Modification of earlier spelling tidivate, perhaps based on tidy + -vate, on the pattern of words like cultivate and renovate.

Full definition of titivate

Verb

1. To make small improvements or alterations to (one's appearance etc.); to add some finishing touches to.

Derived terms

• titivation
• titivator