Definition of "airbrush" in inglés

noun

1. A miniature, handheld paint sprayer, powered by compressed air or other gas, used for delicate, artistic painting, or sometimes retouching of photographs.

verb

1. To paint using an airbrush.

2. To touch up or enhance a photograph or person, often with intent to mislead.

   • This photo has definitely been airbrushed; no one has skin this smooth.

3. (by extension, figurative) To edit or alter something in order to make it appear better.