cosmetichelp
nounUK /kɒzˈmɛtɪk hɛlp/
US /kɑːzˈmɛtɪk hɛlp/
A cosmetichelp is a kind of help that makes something look better on the outside.
The new paint was just a cosmetichelp for the old house.
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2. A small change made only to improve how something looks.
The website redesign was a cosmetichelp, not a real upgrade.
3. Assistance given to make a person look nicer.
The makeup artist offered a cosmetichelp before the photo.
4. A temporary aid that hides a problem instead of solving it.
Cleaning the room was a cosmetichelp; the mess came back the next day.