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\ ˈbä-dē-ˌkän 
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or bodycon
Definition of body-con
chiefly British
: conforming to the outline of the body : formfitting I like to wear bodycon dresses so losing weight has made me feel more confident in them.— Billie Faiers, Daily Star Sunday, 28 Oct. 2012
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