mankini

English

A computer-generated picture of a mankini

Etymology

Blend of man +‎ bikini, equivalent to man +‎ -kini.

Noun

mankini (plural mankinis)

1. A kind of sling bikini worn by men.
   • 2012 January 4, Mary Pilon, “Sculptured by Weights and a Strict Vegan Diet”, in The New York Times‎^[1]:

     Then he spray-tans and parades before a panel of judges in a posing suit, known in the sport as a mankini.

   • 2024 February 19, Yan Zhuang, “An Olympic Equestrian Rode a Horse in a ‘Mankini.’ Australia Loves Him.”, in The New York Times‎^[2]:

     A few supporters even wore mankinis of their own in solidarity.

Translations

Translations

• Polish: mankini (pl) n

Anagrams

• manikin