English Explanatory Dictionary

make-up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative spelling of makeup. See usage notes there.
adj
  1. Made-up, false, imaginary, fabricated.
  2. Of or relating to a reconciliation.
verb
  1. Rare form of make up (“to put makeup on”).

Pronunciation

/mæɪkˈɐp/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-make-up.wav

Word forms

make-up make-ups make-upping make-upped

Etymology

Deverbal from make up.

Derived words

make-up artist make-up remover make-up friend make-up kiss make-up sex
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