skintight

adjective

skin·​tight ˈskin-ˈtīt How to pronounce skintight (audio)
: closely fitted to the figure
skintight pants

Examples of skintight in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of skintight was in 1885

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“Skintight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skintight. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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skintight

adjective
skin·​tight ˈskin-ˈtīt How to pronounce skintight (audio)
: closely fitted to the figure
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