see-through

[ see-throo ]

adjective

1. Also see-thru [] transparent:

   a see-through blouse.

noun

1. a degree of or variation in transparency.
2. a see-through item of clothing.
3. look-through.

see through

verb

1. tr to help out in time of need or trouble

   I know you're short of money, but I'll see you through

2. tr, adverb to remain with until the end or completion

   let's see the job through

3. intr, preposition to perceive the true nature of

   I can see through your evasion

adjective

1. partly or wholly transparent or translucent, esp (of clothes) in a titillating way

   a see-through nightie

Word History and Origins

Origin of see-through¹

First recorded in 1940–45; adj., noun use of verb phrase see through

Example Sentences

Boyd remembers hosting pajama party sales events at his stores where customers would show up in outrageous sleepwear — see-through nighties and G-strings.

From Los Angeles Times

“I hope that we have a new species for this area,” she says with a smile as she holds up a see-through bag of dead fish.

From BBC

A seductive dance in a see-through embroidered shirt, crimson ruff and gold leather belt allows George to beguile the king.

From Los Angeles Times

"My father took pictures of my mother in a swimsuit that might have been a bit see-through," Franquesa smiles as she recalls an era which seems tame by comparison.

From BBC

Cattelan, describing an idea that developed over time, says that at one point, he envisioned a gallery divided in two, with shooters on one side of a see-through bulletproof wall, and visitors on the other.

From Seattle Times