skintight

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skin·tight

(skĭn′tīt′)

adj.

Fitting closely or clinging to the skin.

skintight

(ˈskɪnˈtaɪt)

adj

(Clothing & Fashion) (of garments) fitting tightly over the body; clinging

skin•tight

(ˈskɪnˈtaɪt)

adj.

fitting almost as tightly as skin: skintight trousers.

[1880–85]

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Adj.

skintight - so tight as to cling to the skin; "skintight jeans"

skin-tight

tight - closely constrained or constricted or constricting; "tight skirts"; "he hated tight starched collars"; "fingers closed in a tight fist"; "a tight feeling in his chest"

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skintight

[ˈskɪnˌtaɪt] adj → aderente come una seconda pelle

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