paint job
The term "paint job" primarily refers to the application or result of applying paint to a surface, but it also has figurative and idiomatic uses.
Definition
B1General
The act of applying paint to a surface.
Example
- The house needs a new paint job before we can sell it.
B1General
The appearance of a surface after it has been painted.
Example
- The car looks brand new after the paint job.
B2Figurative
(informal)Superficial changes that make something appear better without addressing underlying issues.
Example
- The company's rebranding was just a paint job; their service didn't improve.
B2Automotive
(technical)The process of painting or repainting a vehicle to improve its appearance.
Example
- He gave his old car a paint job to make it look new again.
C1Slang
(urban, explicit)Refers to the color of blood on a man's penis after having sex with a virgin.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "paint job":
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