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tankini


tank·i·ni

noun \taŋ-ˈkē-nē\

Definition of TANKINI

:  a woman's two-piece swimsuit consisting of bikini briefs and a tank top

Origin of TANKINI

blend of tank (top) and bikini
First Known Use: 1985

Rhymes with TANKINI

Alcmene, Bernini, bikini, Bikini, Cabrini, Cellini, cremini, crostini, Houdini, linguine, Marini, martini, Mazzini, Mbini, Messene, Puccini, rapini, Rossini, Selene, tahini, wahine, zucchini

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