pin up

/ˈpɪnˌʌp/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a pin-up picture or style.
    • He bought a pin-up poster of his favorite singer.
    • The café had a pin-up calendar hanging behind the counter.
    • She wore a pin-up hairstyle with big curls and red lipstick.
noun
  1. A picture of an attractive person, often in a sexually appealing pose, that is displayed on a wall.
    • He had a pin-up of a movie star from the 1950s on his bedroom wall.
    • The magazine was famous for its monthly pin-up of a glamorous model.
    • She collected vintage pin-ups from old calendars and magazines.
  2. A person who is considered very attractive and whose picture is often used as a pin-up.
    • Many athletes become pin-ups for their fans.
    • The actress became a famous pin-up during the war years.
    • He was the school's pin-up, with everyone admiring his looks.
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