Of a person, having achieved success by one's own efforts, with little to no support from family members and others. / Of a thing, made by oneself instead of bought or taken over.

Alternative spelling of made-up

simple past tense and past participle of make up

Invented or fabricated. / Changed by the application of cosmetics; wearing make-up. / Arranged or put together. / (Britain, regional) Delighted, pleased, thrilled.

(of a motion picture) produced for or originally distributed by a television network as opposed to being shown in cinemas.

To have accomplished all there is to do; to have no further work or difficulty. / To have achieved a lifestyle characterized by good fortune and comfort.

simple past tense and past participle of make waves

Alternative spelling of custom-made

simple past tense and past participle of make an effort

A man whose fortune has been made. / (slang) A person who has been through an induction ceremony into the Mafia or similar organisation.