"mankini" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mankinis [plural]
Etymology: Blend of man + bikini, equivalent to man + -kini. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|man|bikini}} Blend of man + bikini, {{af|en|man|-kini}} man + -kini Head templates: {{en-noun}} mankini (plural mankinis)
  1. A kind of sling bikini worn by men. Categories (topical): Male, Swimwear Translations (Translations): mankini [neuter] (Polish)

Inflected forms

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