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ecdysiast

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ec·dys·i·ast  (k-dz-st, -st)
n.
A striptease artist.
[From ecdysis.]
ecdysiast [ɛkˈdɪzɪˌæst]
n
(Business / Professions) a facetious word for stripper [1]
[(coined by H. L. Mencken) from ecdysis + -ast, variant of -ist]
ecdysiast
a strip tease dancer.
See also: Performing
a striptease performer or exotic dancer.
See also: Dancing
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ecdysiast - a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to musicecdysiast - a performer who provides erotic entertainment by undressing to music
exotic dancer, peeler, striptease, striptease artist, stripteaser, stripper
performer, performing artist - an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
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