Italian slang
Apparecchiarsi is a slang word that means “to put make up on in a very flashy manner”. It can also mean “to get ready”.
| Region | Campania |
| Origin | From the verb apparecchiare, “to set the table” |
| Pronunciation | /apparekˈkjarsi/ |
Examples
| Ma come ti sei apparecchiata? Fai ridere! | How did you put make up on? You look ridiculous! |
| Mia sorella si apparecchia con chili di fondotinta. | My sister puts make up on with pounds of foundation. |
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