mankini en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /mænˈkiː.ni/
Etymology
Blend of man + bikini, equivalent to man + -kini.
Meanings
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A kind of sling bikini worn by men.
Then he spray-tans and parades before a panel of judges in a posing suit, known in the sport as a mankini.
2012 April 1, Mary Pilon, “Sculptured by Weights and a Strict Vegan Diet”, in The New York Times:A few supporters even wore mankinis of their own in solidarity.
2024 February 19, Yan Zhuang, “An Olympic Equestrian Rode a Horse in a ‘Mankini.’ Australia Loves Him.”, in The New York Times:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mankinis | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
nl mankini (Translations) · pl mankini (Translations)