pinup
or pin-up
[ pin-uhp ]
/ ˈpɪnˌʌp /
noun
a large photograph, as of a sexually attractive person, suitable for pinning on a wall.
a person in such a photograph.
a device or fixture that is fastened to a wall, as a lamp.
adjective
of, relating to, or appearing in a pinup: a pinup girl.
designed or suitable for hanging or fastening on a wall: a pinup lamp.
Origin of pinup
1670–80 for general senses; 1940–45 as photograph of a pretty woman; noun, adj. use of
pin up
Words nearby pinup
pin wrench,
pin-curl,
pin-eyed,
pin-spot,
pin-tailed,
pinup,
pinaceous,
pinacoid,
pinafore,
pinafore dress,
pinafore, h.m.s.
Definition for pin-up (2 of 2)
Origin of pin
before 1100; (noun) Middle English
pinne, Old English
pinn “peg”; cognate with Dutch
pin, German
Pinne, Old Norse
pinni; perhaps frrom Latin
pinna “feather, quill” (see
pinna); (verb) Middle English
pinnen, derivative of the noun
OTHER WORDS FROM pin
re·pin, verb (used with object), re·pinned, re·pin·ning.Example sentences from the Web for pin-up
The latest pictures confirm the latest evolution of Springsteen as pin-up.
Bruce Springsteen’s Bond Moment: The Boss’ Body Beautiful at 64 |Tim Teeman |July 25, 2014 |DAILY BEASTIn the old days of fame, matinee-idol actors and pin-up picture actresses may have been dim bulbs.
One sip conjures visions of a pin-up girl, or sultry burlesque dancer.
They smiled at pin-up pictures, read microfilmed books through a viewer, looked at the growing plants around them.
The Planet Strappers |Raymond Zinke Gallun
British Dictionary definitions for pin-up (1 of 3)
pin-up
noun
informal
- a picture of a sexually attractive person, esp when partially or totally undressed
- (as modifier)a pin-up magazine
slang
a person who has appeared in such a picture
a photograph of a famous personality
(modifier) US
designed to be hung from a wall
a pin-up lamp
British Dictionary definitions for pin-up (2 of 3)
PIN
/ (pɪn) /
n acronym for
personal identification number: a number used by a holder of a cash card or credit card used in EFTPOS
British Dictionary definitions for pin-up (3 of 3)
pin
/ (pɪn) /
noun
verb pins, pinning or pinned (tr)
See also
pin down
Word Origin for pin
Old English
pinn; related to Old High German
pfinn, Old Norse
pinni nail
Medical definitions for pin-up
pin
[ pĭn ]
n.
A thin rod for securing the ends of fractured bones.
A peg for fixing the crown to the root of a tooth.
v.
To fasten or secure with a pin or pins.
Idioms and Phrases with pin-up
pin