Definition of: war paint

1. Paint applied to faces and bodies by North American Indians and other primitive peoples in token of going to war.
2. Hence, any preparation for battle.
3. Colloq. Any front assumed to intimidate an adversary or increase self–confidence.
4. Colloq. Rouge and other cosmetics applied to the person; hence, full dress and personal adornment; finery; also, official garb or regalia.