Definition of "shellacked" [shellacked]

• Coated in shellac (adjective)

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• "This Montreal-based designer fashioned his models with facial rings and studs, hair that was tightly braided up the head only to severely jut out in shellacked strips up top."
• "On November 2nd, Democrats were "shellacked" because they didn't have a coherent message about the jobs crisis."
• "During the recent midterm elections, Republicans "shellacked" the Democrats - a word used by President Obama."