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Put lipstick on a pig
verb
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1.
verb
To superficially alter something in the hope of making it seem more appealing than it is in actuality.
"That new box is like putting lipstick on a pig. It's still the same buggy program inside."
Synonyms
kiss up
pimp up
bling out
kiss up to
polish a turd
put on the dog
put on dog
play up to
front
hussy up
hoke up
pork up
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