beat one's face
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To apply makeup.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Nicole took her time as she laid all her MAC cosmetics on the dresser in a neat row. After beating her face down she took off the ivory silk robe to hang it behind the door.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see beat, face.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “beat one's face” mean?
To apply makeup.
Is “beat one's face” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.