mankini

noun

man·​ki·​ni man-ˈkē-nē How to pronounce mankini (audio)
plural mankinis
: a snug swimsuit for men consisting of a tight stretchy piece of fabric covering the genitals, suspenders in place of a waistband, and a narrow back portion that passes between the buttocks
Upon revealing the photographs, Ed shared the family rule his children set regarding the mankini—no wearing without boxers because it is "too revealing."Meghna Amin
… the mankini, a skimpy swimwear item popularised by Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy character Borat.Eastern Daily Press

Word History

Etymology

man entry 1 + (bi)kini

First Known Use

2002, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mankini was in 2002

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“Mankini.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mankini. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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