Beachwear Vocabulary

noun a type of sandal with a thin rubber sole and two straps that go between the toes

verb to change direction, opinion, or allegiance quickly and unpredictably

• The scientist explained the concept of quantum superposition using the analogy of a flip flop.
• I love wearing flip flops to the beach because they are so comfortable.
• I can't believe he flip flopped on his decision to go to the party.
• Her emotions were like a flip flop, constantly changing and unpredictable.

noun a type of swimsuit characterized by its revealing and daring design

• The new swimwear collection includes a variety of styles, including the slashkini.
• I can't decide between the bikini and the slashkini for my beach vacation.
• She rocked that slashkini at the pool party.
• The bold design of the slashkini symbolizes confidence and empowerment.

noun a portmanteau of 'face' and 'bikini'

• The woman wore a facekini to protect her skin from the sun's harmful rays.
• I can't believe she's actually wearing a facekini at the beach.
• Check out that cool facekini that guy is sporting!
• She put on her emotional facekini to shield herself from the harsh criticism.

noun a colloquial term for tight-fitting men's swimwear, typically briefs or speedos

• The man was seen wearing budgie smugglers at the beach.
• He rocked up to the pool in his budgie smugglers.
• Check out that dude in his budgie smugglers, he's got some style!
• His confidence was like wearing budgie smugglers in public - bold and unabashed.

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.

• The man wore a mankini to the beach, attracting attention from passersby.
• I can't believe he actually bought a mankini for the pool party.
• He thought he looked cool in his mankini, but everyone else was cringing.
• The mankini symbolized his carefree attitude towards life.