greasepaint
/ˈɡriːsˌpeɪnt/
noun
- A thick, oily makeup used by actors, especially in theater or film, to create a specific look or character.
- The clown applied a thick layer of white greasepaint to his face before the show.
- Old-fashioned stage actors often used greasepaint because it lasted under hot lights.
- She wiped off the greasepaint with cold cream after the final curtain call.
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