Pinup
(noun)
- A photograph or poster of a sexually attractive person, typically a woman, that is displayed on a wall.
- A person, typically a woman, who is the subject of a pinup photograph or poster.
Origin:
Pinup comes from the word "pin" meaning "attach" and "up" meaning "to display".
Examples:
- The pinup girl on the wall was a popular subject among the soldiers.
- He had a pinup of Marilyn Monroe in his locker.
- The pinup was a popular form of entertainment during World War II.
- She wanted to be a pinup model.
- The pinup girls adorned the walls of many a young man's bedroom.