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greasepaint

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡriːs.peɪnt/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A mixture of grease and coloring matter used as theatrical makeup.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a greasy substance used as makeup by actors

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: makeup, make-up, war paint

History

Etymology

From grease + paint.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: грим (grim) — mixture of grease and coloring
  • German: Theaterschminke — mixture of grease and coloring
  • Irish: gréisclí — mixture of grease and coloring
  • Italian: cerone — mixture of grease and coloring
  • Russian: грим (grim) — mixture of grease and coloring