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bikini

/bɪˈki.ni/

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What does bikini mean?

noun

  1. A brief, often minimalistic two-piece bathing suit worn by women, especially one that exposes the midriff and navel.
  2. A brief bathing suit covering only the pelvis (equivalent to the bottom portion of a two-piece bikini), worn by any gender.
  3. Brief underpants or trousers that reach to the hips rather than the waist and have high cut leg holes.
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proper noun

  1. Bikini atoll.

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IPA pronunciation

/bɪˈki.ni/

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