Tactleneck

//ˈtæktəl.nɛk// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A black turtleneck used tactically to provide maximum skin coverage for blending in at night. informal

    "“I mean, I didn't invent the turtleneck, Lana, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.” “Ohh.” “The tactical turtleneck, Lana.” “Archer.” “The "tactleneck."”"

Example

More examples

"“I mean, I didn't invent the turtleneck, Lana, but I was the first to recognize its potential as a tactical garment.” “Ohh.” “The tactical turtleneck, Lana.” “Archer.” “The "tactleneck."”"

Etymology

Blend of tactical + turtleneck.

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