skinny-dip
Americanverb (used without object)
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
- skinny dipping noun
- skinny-dipper noun
Etymology
Origin of skinny-dip
Probably earlier than 1960–65
Example Sentences
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“I met a trucker named Dwayne south of the 10,” she sings in the slow-rolling “Scenes,” which goes on to imagine “skinny-dipping in Havasu Lake” and a night of “fun money at the Gold Casino.”
From Los Angeles Times
A Florida woman was arrested Monday after authorities say she was caught skinny-dipping in a random homeowner's pool.
From Fox News
This episode also involves some carefully self-edited bits of skinny-dipping in the freezing North Atlantic, which really does make you wonder if Tucci is being as creative as he might be in Italy.
From Los Angeles Times
As she told me about her recent outing — nearly skinny-dipping in a river with a Bumble date — I couldn’t help but feel I was missing out.
From Los Angeles Times
Venice authorities are imposing much harsher penalties on delinquent tourists, with two Czech visitors recently fined €3,000 for “obscene acts” when they were caught skinny-dipping in a canal close to St Mark’s Square.
From The Guardian
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