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lipstick Definition

lip·stick (lipstik′)

noun

a small stick of cosmetic paste, set in a case, for coloring the lips

lipstick Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: They even wore black lipstick to complete the effect.
  • apply: Using a brush means you don't over apply the lipstick to the lips.
  • put: Some people have fun putting lipstick on a pig.
  • include: The business specializes in the supply of casings for beauty products, including lipsticks and mascara.
  • get: Mommy grabs Sammy and tries to get lipstick off of spiky little tongue.
  • use: Leigh uses a lipstick spiked with pins by Reb.

Preposition: on

  • pig: Some people have fun putting lipstick on a pig.

Adjective modifier

  • pink: Focused only on her greasy, pink lipstick I watched her mouth the words.. .
  • red: He has bright red lipstick smeared over his lips.
  • bright: He has bright red lipstick smeared over his lips.
  • black: They even wore black lipstick to complete the effect.
  • new: If you buy a new lipstick make sure you buy a matching lip liner and a lip brush.
  • cheap: The novelty of hearing Rickie Lee in this new context wears off faster than cheap lipstick.

Modifies a noun

  • camera: Benefits Ideal for use with bullet cameras, helmet cameras and lipstick cameras.
  • mark: Suzanna instinctively put up a hand to brush off the sugary lipstick mark she knew would be left on her cheek.
  • holder: For example, for your bridesmaids: an engraved enameled trinket box, an item of jewelry or a silver lipstick holder.
  • shade: Your everyday lipliner should be a neutral shade to match your skin tone or mirror your lipstick shade.

Noun used with modifier

  • wear: Use a long wear lipstick like Long Last Soft Matte or Long Last Soft Shine to keep color intact.
lipstick Quotes

   He tells you when you've got on too much lipstick, And helps you with your girdle when your hips stick.

—Nash, (Frederic) Ogden

You can put lipstick on a hog, and it's still a pig.

—Richards, Ann

   Adding sound tomovies would be like putting lipstickon theVenus de Milo.

—Pickford, Mary originally  Gladys Mary Smith

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