chapstick

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English

Etymology

From ChapStick, a brand name, from chap +‎ stick, since it relieves chapped lips.

Noun

chapstick (countable and uncountable, plural chapsticks)

  1. Synonym of lip balm
    • 2008 April 28, Katy Perry, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Cathy Dennis, “I Kissed a Girl”, in One of the Boys, performed by Katy Perry:
      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
    • 2009, Laura Francois, Reckless Perfection, page 74:
      After the kiss, she pulled out her chapstick and put it on.

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