🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

मेकअप

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mekap

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Makeup/ˈmeɪ.kʌp/
nounadjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1450 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"शादी के लिए उसने बहुत अच्छा मेकअप किया था।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change its appearance.

    "She applied a light layer of makeup before heading out to work."
  2. 2

    The way in which something is arranged or constituted; structure or composition.

    "The genetic makeup of an individual determines many of their physical traits."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the phrasal verb 'make up' (to compose, invent, or apply cosmetics), which gained currency in the late 19th century. The noun usage specifically for cosmetics solidified in the early 20th century alongside the growth of the modern film and commercial beauty industries, superseding older terms like 'paint' or 'cosmetics' in casual speech.

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