skintight

adjective

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

Examples of skintight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Though, for this latest installment, the skintight action suit was less Marvel anti-hero—more bonafide fashion star. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 23 July 2024 The skintight piece, which originally retailed for $2,575, had a center cutout, sweetheart neckline and spaghetti straps with the brand’s signature gold Medusa medallion. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024 Being judged while pouring pints of beer, posing beside a human-size trash can and careening headfirst down water rides in skintight wet suits, British politicians are willing to endure the sometimes absurd on their quest for political power. Leo Sands, Washington Post, 3 July 2024 With their ash blonde hair, skintight black ensembles, and square black sunnies, the mother-daughter duo looked like mirror images. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for skintight 

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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skintight

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