Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

makeup call

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.36 in modern English

Syllables
make-up -call
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A verbal or written request, or a scheduled time, for actors or models to be available for the application of cosmetics, hairstyling, etc. prior to a performance or photography session.

noun

The situation where a referee calls out one team in an attempt to make up for a previous call that may have been erroneous.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

makeup calls (plural)

Questions

What does makeup call mean?
A verbal or written request, or a scheduled time, for actors or models to be available for the application of cosmetics, hairstyling, etc. prior to a performance or photography session.

How to pronounce makeup call

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