What does PINUP mean?

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Noun

Definitions

1. A photograph or illustration of a sexually attractive person, typically in a provocative pose or revealing clothing.
2. A person, especially a woman, considered in a sexual context.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈpɪnˌʌp/
• UK: /ˈpɪnʌp/

Origin and Usage

The term "pinup" originated in the early 1940s and was used to describe photographs and illustrations of attractive women that were often pinned up on walls. These images were popular among soldiers during World War II and became a cultural phenomenon in the post-war era. Today, the term is still used to describe sexually suggestive images of men and women in various media.

Synonyms

• Centerfold
• Glamour model
• Sex symbol

Related Words

• Pinch
• Pilot
• Pizza
• Plaza
• Punch

Example Sentences

• He had a pinup of Marilyn Monroe on his wall.
• The magazine featured a centerfold pinup of a famous actress.
• She dreamed of becoming a pinup model and being featured in magazines.