rig someone or something out (in something)

rig someone or something out (in something)
rig someone or something out(in something)
to outfit someone or something in something; to decorate or dress someone or something in something. (Alludes to the rigging of a sailing ship.) •

Joan rigged her daughter out in a witch's costume for the Halloween party.

He rigged out his car with lights for the parade.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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