Makeunder

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A makeover in which the quality, flashiness or value of something is downgraded.

    "While some women need a makeover to add makeup, some women need a makeunder to take it down a notch."

Example

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"While some women need a makeover to add makeup, some women need a makeunder to take it down a notch."

Etymology

Wordplay blend of makeover + under, replacing over with its opposite.

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