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greasepaint


grease·paint

noun \ˈgrēs-ˌpānt\

Definition of GREASEPAINT

1
: a melted tallow or grease used in theater makeup
2
: theater makeup
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First Known Use of GREASEPAINT

1886

Rhymes with GREASEPAINT

acquaint, attaint, bepaint, complaint, constraint, distraint, impaint, oil paint, restraint, war paint

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