skintight

adjective

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

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From his signature haircut to his skintight ensembles, his artistry is on full display. Robert Lang, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025 Oh What a Night! Benny Blanco and Gracie Abrams attend the 67th pre-Grammy Gala on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles. 10 of 120 Daring Outfit Benson Boone performs in a skintight look onstage at the 67th pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons honoring Jody Gerson on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles. Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025 Shelly started donning the skintight sequined bodysuits back in the late 1980s. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025 Similarly, the Catwoman design also takes its cues from the splashy 1940s, which was a go-to comic-book look for Catwoman until skintight leather became the norm for the burglar/romantic interest. Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for skintight

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Mar. 2025.

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skintight

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