Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A camisole.

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  • noun colloquial A camisole.

Etymologies

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Shortened from camisole.

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Examples

  • There was a perpetual rush of ‘machines’, motor-cars and motor-buses — called camiónes — along the one forlorn road coming to Sayula from Guadalajara.

    The Plumed Serpent 2003

  • Today would be a good day to post the 'cami' shot since half the pics aren't visible.

    Bolts and Nuts: The Making of a Classic BikeSnobNYC 2010

  • The two quickly formed a suicide pact, as 'cami' soothed Nadia's worries, eased her guilt and, most disturbingly, repeatedly tried to persuade her to kill herself in front of a webcam, while she watched.

    Dose.ca Celeb News 2009

  • The two quickly formed a suicide pact, as 'cami' soothed Nadia's worries, eased her guilt and, most disturbingly, repeatedly tried to persuade her to kill herself in front of a webcam, while she watched.

    canada.com Top Stories 2009

  • Korenblum, an expert in depression, reviewed the entire transcript of a lengthy conversation between Nadia and 'cami' three days before Nadia died.

    canada.com Top Stories 2009

  • Korenblum, an expert in depression, reviewed the entire transcript of a lengthy conversation between Nadia and 'cami' three days before Nadia died.

    Dose.ca Celeb News 2009

  • She pairs them with a "cami" (camisole tank top), a "hoodie" (hooded sweatshirt) and fuzzy slippers.

    Why Not Wear Pajamas All Day? Elizabeth Holmes 2012

  • Dove necklace by Amazon. com; peace necklace by Artfulwears. com; dress by SirAlistairRai. com; cami by Swell. com; Hendrix T-shirt by Artezn. com; bag and sandal by Piperlime. com

    Peace, love and rockin' style 2009

  • At left, Geldof tie-dye maxi dress, $175 at SirAlistairRai. com; at right Billabong Cabo cami, $29.50 at Swell. com

    Peace, love and rockin' style 2009

  • I attempted low puppytails, but in combination with the cami it made me feel like I was about to suggest to people that if they wanted to commence a sexual relationship with me they ought to pursue friendship first and that, in fact, what I really really wanted was a ziggah-ziggah-ahh.

    Barnstorming on an Invisible Segway mrissa 2009

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