Definition of pinup
(Entry 1 of 2)
: something fastened to a wall: such as
a
: a photograph or poster of a person considered to have glamorous qualities
b
: something (such as a lamp) designed for wall attachment
pinup
adjectiveDefinition of pinup (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: of or relating to pinups
male pinup calendars
2
: designed for hanging on a wall
a pinup lamp
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The first known use of pinup was in 1941
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