Speedos
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A men′s tight fitting brief swimsuit. Australia, Canada, New-Zealand, US, plural-normally
"For example, board riders paid more attention to appearances (short hair v long hair, speedos v board shorts) and conspicuous behavior (surfing for training rather than for fun or to express oneself), than life savers."
- 2 A tight-fitting brief or bikini style swimsuit. Australia
"She called down from upstairs, "He'll be out in a minute: he's just putting his Speedos on.""
- 3 plural of Speedo US, form-of, plural
"She always had two spare Speedos for her swimming competitions away from home."
- 4 plural of speedo form-of, plural
Example
More examples"For example, board riders paid more attention to appearances (short hair v long hair, speedos v board shorts) and conspicuous behavior (surfing for training rather than for fun or to express oneself), than life savers."
Etymology
From Speedos (“trademark of the Speedo company”), which has become a generic name.
From the name of the swimwear company, Speedo.
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