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brazilian

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //bɹəˈzɪɫjən// brazil·ian Informal

n. a beauty treatment where all or most of the hair is removed from the pubic area. It is usually done with hot wax.

n. a style of pubic hair removal involving the complete or near-complete extraction of hair from the genital region using wax. Informal in register; often used as a shorthand for 'Brazilian wax'.


SIMPLE

She booked an appointment for a Brazilian at the local salon.

CONTEXTUAL

Many beauty clinics offer a Brazilian as part of their standard hair removal services, though it is more painful than a basic wax.

COMPLEX

The popularity of the Brazilian has led to a significant expansion in the aesthetic industry, with specialized salons focusing exclusively on intimate waxing techniques and post-treatment skincare.

Origin

From Brazil + -ian.

Usage

Commonly used as a shortened form of the compound noun 'Brazilian wax'.

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