mankini

English

Etymology

Blend of man +‎ bikini, equivalent to man +‎ -kini.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mænˈkiː.ni/
  • Rhymes: -iːni

Noun

mankini (plural mankinis)

  1. A kind of sling bikini worn by men.
    • 2012 January 4, Mary Pilon, “Sculptured by Weights and a Strict Vegan Diet”, in The New York Times‎[1]:
      Then he spray-tans and parades before a panel of judges in a posing suit, known in the sport as a mankini.
    • 2024 February 19, Yan Zhuang, “An Olympic Equestrian Rode a Horse in a ‘Mankini.’ Australia Loves Him.”, in The New York Times‎[2]:
      A few supporters even wore mankinis of their own in solidarity.

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