chapstick en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈt͡ʃæpˌstɪk/ (General-American)
Etymology
Genericized trademark from ChapStick, a brand name, from chap + stick, since it is a stick that relieves chapped lips.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Synonym of lip balm.
I kissed a girl and I liked it / The taste of her cherry chapstick / I kissed a girl just to try it / I hope my boyfriend don't mind it
2008 April 28, Katy Perry, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Cathy Dennis, “I Kissed a Girl”, in One of the Boys, performed by Katy Perry:After the kiss, she pulled out her chapstick and put it on.
2009, Laura Francois, Reckless Perfection, page 74:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chapsticks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |