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Is the word lipstick an onomatopoeia?

No, "lipstick" is not an onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it is named. Examples include:

* Buzz (sound of a bee)

* Meow (sound of a cat)

* Bang (sound of a door closing)

"Lipstick" is a descriptive word referring to the cosmetic used on the lips, and its sound doesn't directly mimic any sound associated with the object.

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