mankini

[ man-kee-nee ]

noun

1. a man’s one-piece bathing suit cut in a deep V-shape, covering the crotch and extending up to form shoulder straps.

mankini

/ ˌmæŋˈkiːnɪ /

noun

1. a man's swimming costume consisting of a narrow V-shaped piece of material extending from the crotch to the shoulders

Word History and Origins

Origin of mankini¹

< man + (bi)kini

Word History and Origins

Origin of mankini¹

C21: from man + ( bi ) kini

Example Sentences

In 2008, Alexander McQueen gave the “trend” some credibility by putting a beige and black mankini on his runway.

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