spirit gum

noun

1. a glue used in fastening false hair, as a beard or mustache, to an actor's skin.

spirit gum

noun

1. a glue made from gum dissolved in ether used to stick a false beard, etc, onto the face

Word History and Origins

Origin of spirit gum¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Fraser's win highlights a different Oscar voter tendency, one in which actors of average build are rewarded for disappearing inside of prosthetics and performing their hearts out through layers of spirit gum and latex.

From Salon

Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall partner well as co-stars, but the many distinct personas they brought to life with the help of layered prosthetics, spirit gum and wigs ended up being most of the show.

From Salon

It’s a wig she affixes with spirit gum.

From Washington Post

Brush a thin layer of spirit gum all around the finger.Then, using a flat brush, press the glitter onto the glue.

From Seattle Times

This very fine glitter sets durably with spirit gum adhesive.

From New York Times