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lipstick

[lip-stik]

noun

  1. a crayonlike oil-based cosmetic used in coloring the lips, usually in a tubular container.



lipstick

/ ˈɪˌɪ /

noun

  1. a cosmetic for colouring the lips, usually in the form of a stick

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lipstick1

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; lip + stick 1
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T-shirts with Orban's image, in bright eyeshadow and lipstick, were everywhere.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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“He wanted his waitresses to have their lipstick on and their shoes shined,” said Carmen.

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