What does "greasepaint" mean?

A mixture of grease and coloring matter used as theatrical makeup.

What is a synonym for "greasepaint"?

Common synonyms include: base, blackface, clown white, cold cream, compact, cosmetics.

Pronounced //ˈɡriːs.peɪnt//.

/ˈɡriːs.peɪnt/ noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A mixture of grease and coloring matter used as theatrical makeup. countable, uncountable
2
a greasy substance used as makeup by actors wordnet

From grease + paint.