"skintern" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-skintern.ogg Forms: skinterns [plural]
Etymology: Blend of skin + intern. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|skin|intern}} Blend of skin + intern Head templates: {{en-noun}} skintern (plural skinterns)
  1. (US, slang) A female intern who wears very revealing clothing in an office setting where more conservative attire is the norm. Tags: US, slang Categories (topical): People

Inflected forms

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