skintight

skin·tight | \ ˈskin-ˈtīt

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Definition of skintight

: closely fitted to the figure skintight pants

Examples of skintight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Khloe Kardashian rocked a modern skintight denim on denim look, while Millie Bobbie Brown opted for a more acid-washed style. — Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, "TikTok is inspiring celebrity fashion trends from tie dye to straw hats: How to style it yourself," 8 July 2020 Indeed, the woman was hiding nothing at all, wearing skintight purple leggings and an even tighter tube top. — August Cole, Wired, "AI, AR, and the (Somewhat) Speculative Future of a Tech-Fueled FBI," 5 June 2020 Unity Loose Fit Long Sleeve Rashguard Avoid board rash with this comfortably loose shirt — leave the skintight gear to the pros! — that also guards against U.V. rays. — Kit Dillon, New York Times, "What to Bring on Vacation if You Want to Learn How to Surf," 7 Mar. 2020 For the occasion, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians stars wore skintight outfits from Balmain's autumn/winter 2020 collection, which were presented on the runway earlier this week. — Natasha Reda, Glamour, "Kourtney and Kim Kardashian Wore Matching Latex Outfits to Kanye West's Church Service," 1 Mar. 2020 Jon KopaloffGetty Images Recently split from boyfriend Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner celebrated the start of October in a skintight orange jumpsuit. — Katherine J Igoe, Marie Claire, "Kylie Jenner Goes All in for Fall With a Tight, Sparkly Orange Jumpsuit," 3 Oct. 2019 Her outfits usually flaunt their patron saint's figure with skintight dresses or high-waist pants. — Whitney Perry, Glamour, "The Kylie Jenner Outfits Everyone Can Copy (and Instagram)," 8 Jan. 2020 The elevator is packed with more women in bright, skintight finery. — Washington Post, "On ‘Pose,’ dancing isn’t just about self-expression. It’s a survival skill for trans women.," 7 June 2019 Kim wore a skintight blue dress with a deep cut down the center. — Gianluca Russo, Teen Vogue, "Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala 2019 After Party Look Was Clearly Cher Inspired," 7 May 2019

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“Skintight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skintight. Accessed 7 Aug. 2020.

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