word
Makeup
MAY-kuhp
/ˈmeɪˌkʌp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
makeup
Dictionary meaning
Cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance.
Examples
- I missed the test and had to take a makeup.
Synonyms: make-up, war paint
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