Skinflick: meaning, definitions and examples
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skinflick
[ skɪnflɪk ]
adult film
A skinflick is a colloquial term for a pornographic film, generally characterized by explicit sexual content. These films are often produced with the intent of providing adult entertainment and may contain limited plot or story development. The term gained popularity in the mid-20th century as the adult film industry began to grow and evolve. Skinflicks are typically intended for adult audiences and are subject to various legal regulations depending on the jurisdiction.
Synonyms
adult film, adult video, pornographic film.
Examples of usage
- He watched a skinflick after the party.
- The movie theater specialized in showing skinflicks.
- Many skinflicks are made with minimal budgets.
- The controversy surrounding skinflicks often sparks debate.
Translations
Translations of the word "skinflick" in other languages:
🇵🇹 filme pornô
🇮🇳 स्किनफ्लिक
🇩🇪 Pornofilm
🇮🇩 film porno
🇺🇦 порнографічний фільм
🇵🇱 film pornograficzny
🇯🇵 ポルノ映画
🇫🇷 film pornographique
🇪🇸 película porno
🇹🇷 pornografik film
🇰🇷 포르노 영화
🇸🇦 فيلم إباحي
🇨🇿 pornografický film
🇸🇰 pornografický film
🇨🇳 色情电影
🇸🇮 pornografski film
🇮🇸 pornómynd
🇰🇿 порнографиялық фильм
🇬🇪 პორნო ფილმი
🇦🇿 pornofilm
🇲🇽 película porno
Etymology
The term 'skinflick' emerged in the mid-20th century as a playful or irreverent slang expression for adult-oriented films. Its roots can be traced to the growing availability and acceptance of sexually explicit content in cinema, particularly during the sexual revolution of the 1960s and 1970s. The combination of 'skin,' referring to nudity or the human body, and 'flick,' a slang term for a movie, reflects a cultural shift towards more open discussions and portrayals of sexual themes in media. As adult films began to be produced in larger numbers and gained wider distribution, the term skinflick became commonplace within both the adult film industry and popular culture, often used in a somewhat derogatory or dismissive context. Over the years, the terminology surrounding adult films has evolved, with different terms coming in and out of fashion as societal norms and attitudes towards sexual content have changed.