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lipstick
[lip-stik]
lipstick
/ ˈɪˌɪ /
noun
a cosmetic for colouring the lips, usually in the form of a stick
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
T-shirts with Orban's image, in bright eyeshadow and lipstick, were everywhere.
The Cudahy council’s second-in-command seems to have recorded the clip at a party, judging by her black halter top, bright red lipstick, fresh hairstyle and fancy earrings, with club music thumping in the background.
A former professional footballer has appeared in court charged with assaulting Sugababes singer Keisha Buchanan, and controlling when she could shower, wear lipstick or go to the gym.
It is a concept known as the lipstick effect, which suggests that people are more likely to spend on small luxury goods - like lipstick - during economic downturns.
“He wanted his waitresses to have their lipstick on and their shoes shined,” said Carmen.
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