bandkini

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of bandeau +‎ bikini.

Noun

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bandkini (plural bandkinis)

  1. A swimsuit consisting of a generally strapless bandeau top and a bikini bottom.
    • 2001 June 10, Erin Becker, “Summer fashions hit area beaches”, in The Island Packet:
      "The bandkini is very popular," said Shawn Smith, owner of Tropic Trader on Hilton Head. "It has a band-style top with detachable straps and bikini bottoms."

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