Touch-up

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A slight correction or adjustment.

    "The frosting just needs a little touch-up to be smooth and even."

Example

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"Mary used her smartphone as a mirror to touch-up her makeup."

Etymology

Deverbal from touch up.

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