beat your face

Meaning. To apply makeup, often heavily or with great skill, before going out.

See it in a sentence

She spent an hour beating her face before the party.

How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

Gen Z · this one
beat your face
Gen Alpha
Haven't found the match yet.
Millennial
Haven't found the match yet.
Gen X
Haven't found the match yet.
Boomer
Haven't found the match yet.
Plain English
to apply makeup, often heavily or with great skill, before going out

A pleasing overall look, vibe, or coherent visual style.

A compliment for someone who looks confident, stylish, and good-looking.

An attractive young woman.

Slang for a large, shapely, well-rounded backside.