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/ma.ki.jaʒ/
Translation
make-up
Word origin
From maquiller, a word from nineteenth century thieves' slang meaning 'to fake, to doctor', later applied to painting the face.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- maquiller
Grammar
Examples
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She takes off her make-up before going to sleep.
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The actors' make-up takes two hours.
col .
He found make-up on the collar of his shirt.
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Her make-up ran in the rain.
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This make-up lasts all day.
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