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Revolting friend's make-up (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

slap

'make-up' is the definition.
(informal term for make-up)

'revolting friend's' is the wordplay.
'revolting' is a reversal indicator.
'friend's' becomes 'pal's' (pal can mean a friend).
'pals' in reverse letter order is 'SLAP'.

(Other definitions for slap that I've seen before include "Right" , "Strike action" , "Cuff" , "Strike (in the face)" , "Mild punishment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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