: 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
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the US Open in NYC on September 8, 2024
Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Swift styled the gingham minidress with a pair of wooden block heels, black cat-eye sunglasses, and red lipstick, embracing a ’50s pinup vibe that her boyfriend matched in a cream Gucci ’fit.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Sep. 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
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
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at the US Open in NYC on September 8, 2024
Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Swift styled the gingham minidress with a pair of wooden block heels, black cat-eye sunglasses, and red lipstick, embracing a ’50s pinup vibe that her boyfriend matched in a cream Gucci ’fit.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Sep. 2024
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“Pinup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pinup. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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