pomade

About 0.06 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A greasy or waxy substance that is used to style hair, making it look slick and shiny.
2. noun Synonym of ointment, particularly thick waxy ointments scented with fruit used to beautify the skin or hair.
3. noun Synonym of cider, a soft or hard drink made from apples.
4. verb To apply pomade to style hair.

   He pomaded his hair until it looked like a piece of shiny plastic.

5. verb Synonym of anoint, to apply ointment.

Similar words

pomatum acne slickem slick hair spray shaving oil powder lanolin shoe polish shaving foam

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Word family

pomaded pomades pomading