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grease paint

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noun

an oily mixture of melted tallow or grease and a pigment, used by actors, clowns, etc., for making up their faces.
theatrical makeup.

RELATED WORDS

paint, lipstick, varnish, oil, enamel, color, makeup, cosmetic, pigment, wax, dye, stain, latex, acrylic, foundation, face, powder, pancake, blush, flat

Origin of grease paint

First recorded in 1885–90
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British Dictionary definitions for greasepaint

greasepaint

noun

a waxy or greasy substance used as make-up by actors
theatrical make-up
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