skintight

adjective

skin·​tight ˈskin-ˈtīt How to pronounce skintight (audio)
: closely fitted to the figure
skintight pants

Examples of skintight in a Sentence

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Instead of opting for skintight jeans, 2026 can be the year of straight-leg denim that still flatters a wide range of body types but with a little more forgiveness. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026 Wear it alongside some low-rise bottoms for a skintight, flirtier vibe than your normal sports jacket attire. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 27 Jan. 2026 Foy contrasted the light fabric of the look with her skintight black boots, which seemingly extended to her pants. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 Kardashian later switched up her look in a skintight latex bodycon in celebration of sister Kylie Jenner reaching her 10 year anniversary with Kylie Cosmetics. Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for skintight

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skintight was in 1885

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“Skintight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skintight. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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skintight

adjective
skin·​tight ˈskin-ˈtīt How to pronounce skintight (audio)
: closely fitted to the figure
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