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striptease

American  
[strip-teez] / ˈstrɪpˌtiz /

noun

  1. a burlesque act in which a dancer removes garments one at a time to the accompaniment of music.

verb (used without object)

stripteased, stripteasing

  1. to do a striptease.

striptease British  
/ ˈstrɪpˌtiːz /

noun

    1. a form of erotic entertainment in which a person gradually undresses to music

    2. ( as modifier )

      a striptease club
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Etymology

Origin of striptease

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40; strip 1 + tease

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Moore's issues with weight came up again while making 1996's "Striptease."

From Fox News • Sep. 27, 2019

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