Simple Definition of pinup

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pinup

noun

plural pinups
1
: a photograph of an attractive person (such as an actress or model) that is hung or pinned on a wall
2
: a person who appears in or is attractive enough to appear in a pinup
He is dating a glamorous pinup.

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“Pinup.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/pinup. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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