starkers

adjective

ˈstär-kərz How to pronounce starkers (audio)
Definition of starkersnext
chiefly British
as in naked
lacking or shed of clothing room service in one London hotel informs its employees to get used to the idea of walking in on guests who are starkers

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  1. naked
  2. nude
Adjective
  • The first thing that struck me was how large the eclipsed sun appeared to the naked eye.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The difference between our naked eyes and a telescope is that a telescope collects far more light than our eyes, enabling it to capture much smaller and fainter objects.
    — Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of naked
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  • That line of questioning doesn’t address whether kids are doing other harmful things, such as engaging with nude deepfakes.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The victim said Haywood and the victim took overnight trips together and exchanged nude photographs.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of nude
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