wasp waist

A very slender waist or one that is tightly corseted.

wasp′-waist′ed (-wās′tĭd) adj.

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wasp waist

(Clothing & Fashion) a very slender waist, esp one that is tightly corseted

ˈwasp-ˌwaisted adj

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wasp′ waist`

a slender waistline.

wasp′-waist`ed, adj.

wasp waist

A very narrow waist on a woman, especially when this is achieved using a tight corset.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

wasp waist - a very slender waist

waist, waistline - the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

Translations

vitino di vespa

wasp waist

n → Wespentaille f

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