Skintight: meaning, definitions and examples

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skintight

 

[ หˆskษชnหŒtaษชt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น justo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคชเค•เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eng

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ketat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะปัะณะฐัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obcisล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moulant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ajustado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ถ•์„ฑ์ด ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ upnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ upnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดง่บซ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oprimo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฆrri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัั‹ะฟ ั‚าฑั€ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑx

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.