Skintight: meaning, definitions and examples
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skintight
[ หskษชnหtaษชt ]
clothing fit
Skintight refers to clothing that fits very closely to the body, emphasizing the wearer's shape. Typically made from stretchy materials like spandex or lycra, skintight garments are often chosen for their aesthetic appeal and comfort. They are commonly used in fashion, athletic wear, and performance attire. The design allows for full range of motion while creating a streamlined silhouette.
Synonyms
body-hugging, fitted, form-fitting, tight.
Examples of usage
- She wore a skintight dress to the party.
- The skintight leggings provided excellent support during her workout.
- The superhero costume was skintight and colorful.
- He prefers skintight shirts that highlight his physique.
Translations
Translations of the word "skintight" in other languages:
๐ต๐น justo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคชเคเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช eng
- hauteng
- figurbetont
๐ฎ๐ฉ ketat
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะปัะณะฐััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ obcisลy
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใคใ
๐ซ๐ท moulant
๐ช๐ธ ajustado
๐น๐ท sฤฑkฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ถ์ฑ์ด ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถูู
๐จ๐ฟ upnutรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ upnutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ดง่บซ็
๐ธ๐ฎ oprimo
๐ฎ๐ธ nรฆrri
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัััะฟ ัาฑัะฐััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sฤฑx
๐ฒ๐ฝ ajustado
Etymology
The term 'skintight' emerged in the English language during the late 20th century, combining 'skin' and 'tight.' 'Skin' refers to the outer covering of the body, emphasizing the closeness of the clothing to the wearer's form, while 'tight' denotes a snug fit. The word began to gain popularity in fashion and popular culture, especially in relation to clothing that is designed to accentuate one's body shape. Its usage increased alongside the rise of form-fitting styles and stretchy fabrics in the fashion industry. Today, 'skintight' is frequently used in various contexts, from casual clothing descriptions to discussions around athletic wear and even street fashion. The concept also has cultural implications, often associated with notions of body image and self-confidence.