17+ Words that rhyme with makeup

Makeup is a 2-syllable word with 17 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are breakup, backup, cup. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of makeup

noun
  1. cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
  2. an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event; "he missed the test and had to take a makeup"; "the two teams played a makeup one week later"
  3. the way in which someone or something is composed

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Examples of "makeup" in lyrics

See how makeup is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "I wakeup while watching my neighbour do makeup"
    Apathy — The Janitor
  • "You don't need no makeup"
    Brown Boy f/ Zapp — Special
  • "Get white girl powdery like makeup"
    DJ Envy & Red Cafe f/ Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri — Dolla Bill

What do these rhymes mean?

backup
an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street
breakup
the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations) coming apart
buttercup
any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
cup
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer
shakeup
the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "makeup" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like breakup, backup, cup create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "makeup" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with makeup?
Words that rhyme with makeup include: breakup, backup, cup, shakeup, buttercup, eggcup, hookup, linkup, lookup, markup, and 7 more.
How many syllables does makeup have?
Makeup has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with makeup?
There are 17 words that rhyme with makeup: 17 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for makeup in a song?
The strongest rhymes for makeup in songwriting are breakup, backup, cup. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with makeup?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with makeup include breakup, backup, cup, shakeup, buttercup. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: cup, cupp; 1-syllable: breakup, backup; 2-syllable: buttercup. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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