"pinkface" meaning in All languages combined

See pinkface on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From pink + face, by analogy with blackface. Etymology templates: {{com|en|pink|face}} pink + face Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} pinkface
  1. (informal, film, television) The use of a straight actor to play an LGBT role or character. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Film, Television
    Sense id: en-pinkface-en-noun-3nIxmJ08 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television
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