chapstick

English

Etymology

Genericized trademark from ChapStick, a brand name, from chap +‎ stick, since it relieves chapped lips.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ʃæpˌstɪk/

Noun

chapstick (countable and uncountable, plural chapsticks)

1. Synonym of lip balm
   • 2008 April 28, Katy Perry, Dr. Luke, Max Martin, Cathy Dennis, “I Kissed a Girl”, in One of the Boys, performed by Katy Perry:

     I kissed a girl and I liked it / The taste of her cherry chapstick / I kissed a girl just to try it / I hope my boyfriend don't mind it

   • 2009, Laura Francois, Reckless Perfection, page 74:

     After the kiss, she pulled out her chapstick and put it on.

Derived terms

• chapstick lesbian