greasepaint
- n a greasy substance used as makeup by actors
- A picture of Herbert face smudged with camouflage greasepaint, rifle gripped menacinglyillustrated a manual for elite Ranger trainees.
- When you see a videotape of him smearing his face with black or green greasepaint, you aren't sure whether he's disguising himself or simulating the fecal games of a backward child.
- Face factsthe day I donned greasepaint, a whole profession became obsolete.