Burkini

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of burqini. alt-of, alternative

    "In my mind, the burkini was always the practical, inevitable swimwear goal; the final stage in my journey to becoming a proper hijabi."

Example

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"This girl is wearing a burkini."

Etymology

Blend of burqa + bikini or burka + -kini.

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