Plaster on Meaning in English
expression
ˈpɫæstɝ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
PLAS-ter AWN
plˈɑːstɐ/ /ˈɒn
plah-STA on
Definition
To cover a surface, especially skin or your face, with a large or excessive amount of a substance, like cream, makeup, or another product.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal; ‘plaster on’ is used for heavy or obvious application, sometimes for emphasis (e.g., 'plaster on a smile' means to put on a fake smile). Collocates with 'makeup,' 'cream,' 'lotion,' or expressions (e.g., grin, smile). Implies excess or unnaturalness.
Spanish: aplicar - ponerse (algo) de manera exageradaPortuguese (BR): passar (em excesso) - colocar muito (algo)Portuguese (PT): pôr (em excesso) - aplicar (algo) exageradamenteChinese (Simplified): 大量涂抹 - 过度地贴上Chinese (Traditional): 大量塗抹 - 過度地貼上Hindi: बहुत ज़्यादा लगानाArabic: يدهن بكثرة - يضع بكميات كبيرةBengali: আতিশয্যে মাখা - বেশি করে লাগানোRussian: намазывать толстым слоем - наносить в избыткеJapanese: べったり塗る - 厚く塗るVietnamese: bôi trát đầy - bôi lên quá nhiềuKorean: 듬뿍 바르다 - 과하게 바르다Turkish: bolca sürmek - fazlaca sürmekUrdu: تھوک دینا (زیادہ لگانا) - زیادہ مقدار میں لگاناIndonesian: mengoleskan banyak-banyak - membalurkan berlebihan
Example Sentences
She plastered on too much makeup before the party.
basic
Please don't plaster on so much sunscreen.
basic
He plastered on a fake smile during the interview.
basic
You don't need to plaster on foundation—just a little is enough.
natural
She always plasters on a smile, even when she's upset.
natural
Why did you plaster on so much perfume?
natural