Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Fitting like the skin; as tight as the skin; pressing close on the skin; glove-tight.
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- adjective Alternative spelling of
skintight .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective so tight as to cling to the skin
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Examples
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All of the tops were skin-tight, shirred, with plunging necklines.
Family Storms 2011
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The Basketball Jones reports that this year, players will have the option of wearing skin-tight jersey tops during the All Star Game.
Road trip ends with another loss Washington Post editors 2011
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I would post a pic of her some time in a skin-tight dead-sexy neoprene vest, but she's a chessie so she doesn't need one.
Booth Babes? 2009
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And while I admit to being slightly thrown off by the plethora of skin-tight black outfits, there are a number of reasons why director Stephen Sommers 'take on the iconic 1980's toy line may be worth standing in line for.
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Had Treasury complied with King's request -- a potential blow to the American hair care, online dating and skin-tight black pants industries -- Americans would be forbidden from conducting business with Assange or his organization.
HUFFPOST HILL - E Priebus Unum Eliot Nelson 2011
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I would post a pic of her some time in a skin-tight dead-sexy neoprene vest, but she's a chessie so she doesn't need one.
Booth Babes? 2009
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Feminism which is, of course, expressed through the time-honored medium of a fetching Andre-the-Giant-esque sports bra and skin-tight low-rise Han Solo pants, just as it should be.
Your Mileage May Vary | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment 2009
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There is a girl in my office who is very smart and competent but for some reason wears extremely low-cut tops, skin-tight miniskirts and spike heels.
How many clues does one need to give an overly sexy dresser? 2011
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Letterier: Oh yeah, it was a full on skin-tight green suit.
Director Louis Leterrier On Set Interview CLASH OF THE TITANS – Collider.com 2010
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Had Treasury complied with King's request -- a potential blow to the American hair care, online dating and skin-tight black pants industries -- Americans would be forbidden from conducting business with Assange or his organization.
HUFFPOST HILL - E Priebus Unum Eliot Nelson 2011
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