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- [meyk-uhp]
- /ˈmeɪkˌʌp/
- /ˈmeɪk.ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meyk-uhp]
- /ˈmeɪkˌʌp/
Definitions of makeup word
- noun makeup facial cosmetics, as eye shadow or lipstick. 1
- noun makeup cosmetics used on other parts of the body, as to cover birthmarks. 1
- noun makeup the application of cosmetics. 1
- noun makeup the ensemble or effect created by such application: Her makeup was subtle but very effective. 1
- noun makeup the total ensemble of cosmetics, wigs, costumes, etc., used by an actor or other performer. 1
- noun makeup the manner of being made up or put together; composition: the makeup of a team; the makeup of a situation. 1
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Origin of makeup
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15; noun use of verb phrase make up
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Makeup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
makeup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
makeup usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for makeup
noun makeup
- paint — a substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art.
- foundation — the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion.
- face — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
- powder — British Dialect. a sudden, frantic, or impulsive rush.
- pancake — a thin, flat cake of batter fried on both sides on a griddle or in a frying pan; griddlecake or flapjack.
types of makeup
- cosmetics — beauty preparations; make-up
Antonyms for makeup
noun makeup
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- disorganisation — Alternative spelling of disorganization.
Top questions with makeup
- how to clean makeup brushes?
- how to apply makeup?
- how to get makeup out of clothes?
- how to do makeup?
- how to put on makeup?
- how to wash makeup brush?
- how to wash makeup brushes?
- how to contour makeup?
- how to become a makeup artist?
- how to apply eye makeup?
- how to do eyes makeup?
- how to clean makeup sponges?
- how to contouring makeup?
- how to do eyeshadow makeup?
- how to do eye makeup?
See also
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