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- [min-ee-skurt]
- /ˈmɪn iˌskɜrt/
- /ˈmɪn.iˌskɜːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [min-ee-skurt]
- /ˈmɪn iˌskɜrt/
Definitions of miniskirt word
- noun miniskirt a very short skirt or skirt part, as of a coat or dress, ending several inches above the knee. 1
- noun miniskirt A very short skirt. 1
- noun miniskirt very short skirt 1
- countable noun miniskirt A miniskirt is a very short skirt. 0
- noun miniskirt a very short skirt, originally in the 1960s one at least four inches above the knee 0
- noun miniskirt a very short skirt ending well above the knee 0
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Origin of miniskirt
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; mini(ature) + skirt
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Parts of speech for Miniskirt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
miniskirt popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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