: something fastened to a wall: such as
a
: a photograph or poster of a person considered to have glamorous qualities
b
: something (such as a lamp) designed for wall attachment
1
: of or relating to pinups
male pinup calendars
2
: designed for hanging on a wall
a pinup lamp
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024
At Australia’s polar station, a collage of nearly a hundred pornographic pinups covered the ceiling.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2023
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter, for example, draws upon a classic '60s pinup glam and soaks her tracks in infectious sensuality.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Just ask Keke Palmer, who transformed into a vintage pinup for a recent night out thanks to a set of wispy, brow-length bangs.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Sep. 2024
At Australia’s polar station, a collage of nearly a hundred pornographic pinups covered the ceiling.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Feb. 2023
Adjective
More importantly, the movie is an age-old opportunity for someone who’s been a pinup, and occasionally a punch line, to be seen in a whole new light.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
Sabrina Carpenter, for example, draws upon a classic '60s pinup glam and soaks her tracks in infectious sensuality.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Pinup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinup. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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