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Definition |
someone not good looking |
Examples |
1) Upon meeting the new actor, the director realized that she was
no oil painting. 2) Alvin's date was
no oil painting, but their sense of
humor and kind personality made the evening truly enjoyable. |
Etymology |
The term originated in Britain in the early
19th century. It likely refers to oil paintings being considered
valuable and beautiful works of art. |
Synonyms |
Plain looking, unappealing, unsightly |
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