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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