Falsies

/ˈfɔːlziz/ noun

Definition

Plural of falsie; false eyelashes worn to enhance the appearance of natural lashes.

Etymology

Plural form of 'falsie,' formed by adding '-es' to the singular. This casual slang solidified in fashion and beauty vocabulary during the 1950s-60s when false eyelashes became mainstream cosmetic products.

Kelly Says

Falsies became iconic in 1960s fashion—Twiggy and other models made exaggerated eyelashes a symbol of that era, so the word itself carries a nostalgic connection to a specific moment in beauty and fashion history.

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