falsie

American

[fawl-see] / ˈfɔl si /

noun

Informal.

either of a pair of shaped pads, made of rubber, fabric, or the like, for wearing inside a brassiere to give the breasts a larger or more shapely appearance.

Etymology

Origin of falsie

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; false + -ie

Example Sentences

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An architectural push-up bra and two sets of falsies provide that glamour model look.

From New York Times

So instead of the falsies, I just build a lash.

From New York Times

The photos showed Ertel wearing blackface, lipstick, a New Orleans Saints bandanna as a headscarf, falsies and a T-shirt with “Katrina Victim” written on it.

From Washington Times

They allegedly show Ertel, then the Seminole County supervisor of elections, wearing blackface, red lipstick, earrings and falsies underneath a purple shirt that had the words "Katrina Victim" on it.

From Fox News

I can usually get only a few wearings out of a pair of falsies before they’re headed for the trash.

From Seattle Times

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