Thigh-high

adj, adv, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A hold-up stocking. US

    "My bureau drawers were knotted with nylon stockings and "thigh hi's," my closet was cluttered with little pointed shoes."

Adjective
  1. 1
    That is at thigh level; that reaches up to thigh level. not-comparable

    "Ashley: If you expect to get me in a tinfoil miniskirt and thigh-high boots, I want dinner first."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Up to the thigh. not-comparable

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"My bureau drawers were knotted with nylon stockings and "thigh hi's," my closet was cluttered with little pointed shoes."

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