Mankini

Pronunciation: /mænˈkiːni/

Definitions of mankini

noun A type of men's bathing suit that is similar to a bikini but with a thong back and typically worn as a joke or novelty item.

Example Sentences

A1 He wore a mankini to the beach.

A2 She laughed when she saw him in a mankini.

B1 The man confidently strutted along the shore in his mankini.

B2 Despite the stares, he proudly sported his neon green mankini at the pool party.

C1 The mankini trend seemed to be catching on, with more and more people daring to wear them.

C2 The fashion designer created a high-end, designer mankini for the upcoming runway show.

Examples of mankini in a Sentence

formal The man wore a mankini to the beach, attracting attention from passersby.

informal I can't believe he actually bought a mankini for the pool party.

slang He thought he looked cool in his mankini, but everyone else was cringing.

figurative The mankini symbolized his carefree attitude towards life.

Grammatical Forms of mankini

• past tense: mankinied
• plural: mankinis
• comparative: more mankini
• superlative: most mankini
• present tense: wear a mankini
• future tense: will wear a mankini
• perfect tense: have worn a mankini
• continuous tense: is wearing a mankini
• singular: mankini
• positive degree: mankini
• infinitive: to wear a mankini
• gerund: wearing a mankini
• participle: worn a mankini

Origin and Evolution of mankini

First Known Use: 2006 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'mankini' is a portmanteau of 'man' and 'bikini' and is used to describe a type of swimsuit designed for men that resembles a bikini.

Evolution of the word: The word 'mankini' gained popularity in 2006 when it was featured in the comedy film Borat, worn by the character Borat Sagdiyev. Since then, it has become a commonly used term to describe this specific type of men's swimsuit.