chapstick
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of chapstick
C20: from a trademark
Example Sentences
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Under McNamara, the company is rejigging the mosaic of brands it inherited and has already shed brands like ChapStick and Nicotinell.
“We’re now looking at a potential 0.4 milligram per container THC limit, which effectively would outlaw full-spectrum chapstick, pet treats — I mean, a lot of things that are not necessarily psychoactive,” Gilkey said.
From Salon
In another, he roots around a bag for chapstick in a suburban-looking kitchen, instead unloading fat cash stack after cash stack.
All police found in his pockets was chapstick, a vape pen and AirPods, he said.
From Los Angeles Times
“You didn’t recognize me in front of tetherball, and you broke my ChapStick that one time, so that’s the totality of Robbin’s bullying experience.”
From Seattle Times
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