"press-on" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: press-ons [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} press-on (plural press-ons)
  1. (cosmetics, usually in the plural) A fake nail that can be applied on top of one's real nail. Tags: plural-normally Categories (topical): Cosmetics
    Sense id: en-press-on-en-noun-4ik6Tveo Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: cosmetics, lifestyle

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