pinup

/ˈpɪnˌʌp/
noun
  1. A picture of an attractive person, often a celebrity or model, that is pinned up on a wall for admiration.
    • She had a pinup of her favorite actor on her bedroom wall.
    • Vintage pinups from the 1950s are popular among collectors.
    • The magazine included a fold-out pinup of a famous singer.
  2. A person who is considered very attractive and is often featured in such pictures.
    • He was the school's unofficial pinup, with everyone admiring his looks.
    • Many athletes become pinups for their fans.
    • The actress became a famous pinup during the war years.
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a pinup picture or the style of such pictures.
    • The calendar featured pinup poses from the golden age of Hollywood.
    • He collected pinup art from the 1940s.
    • She wore a pinup hairstyle with victory rolls and red lipstick.
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