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bikini wax

American  

noun

  1. the process of removing pubic hair from the exposed skin around the edges of a bikini by applying hot wax to the areas.


Other Word Forms

  • bikini waxing noun

Etymology

Origin of bikini wax

First recorded in 1970–75

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In January, Sedgwick opened up about the time Bacon had given her a bikini wax, explaining to Jimmy Kimmel how "incredibly handy" her husband is.

From Fox News

During the interview, Bacon also admitted that he agreed to give his wife an at-home bikini wax during the pandemic.

From Fox News

The "Closer" actress enlisted the "Footloose" star to give her an at-home bikini wax since salons were closed because of the coronavirus.

From Fox News

In the past, you may have dipped out during your lunch break for a manicure or bikini wax, but, these days, there’s comfort to be found in planning ahead.

From New York Times

Stevens writes email correspondence and forum comments in the same way she writes voice mail messages, by turns hesitantly invasive or aggressively authoritative — whether the topic is a man’s right to turn his relationships into art, or how often to get a bikini wax.

From New York Times