mankini

[ man-kee-nee ]

noun

1. a man’s one-piece bathing suit cut in a deep V-shape, covering the crotch and extending up to form shoulder straps.

mankini

/ ˌmæŋˈkiːnɪ /

noun

1. a man's swimming costume consisting of a narrow V-shaped piece of material extending from the crotch to the shoulders

Word History and Origins

Origin of mankini¹

< man + (bi)kini

Word History and Origins

Origin of mankini¹

C21: from man + ( bi ) kini

Example Sentences

Australian rider Shane Rose has been cleared by a review after competing in a mankini.

From BBC

A sponsor of the Wallaby Hill event has also pledged to give a mankini to all spectators at next year's edition and donate 100 Australian dollars to support men's health for every spectator who wears it.

From BBC

When the Australian equestrian and three-time Olympic medalist Shane Rose mounted his horse for a costumed competition wearing only a G-string bikini, or “mankini,” he thought it was all in good — albeit somewhat uncomfortable — fun.

From New York Times

Matt Shirvington, a news presenter on Seven Network and a former Olympic runner, jokingly threatened in a television broadcast on Monday morning that if Mr. Rose wasn’t able to attend the Olympics because of his mankini, current and former Olympians would start wearing them too.

From New York Times

Australian three-time Olympic medallist Shane Rose has been stood down from competition for wearing a mankini during a show jumping event.

From BBC