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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSkinny-Dipping
/ˈskɪni ˈdɪpɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of swimming while naked.
"They decided to go skinny-dipping in the lake during their summer vacation." - 2
A recreational activity often associated with freedom and spontaneity.
"Skinny-dipping is a popular activity among friends at beach parties."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'skinny-dipping' originated in the United States in the early 20th century, combining 'skinny', a colloquial term for being bare or nude, with 'dipping', referring to the act of immersing oneself in water. The phrase reflects a playful and carefree attitude towards nudity in natural settings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Skinny-Dipping" is said worldwide
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baignade nue
Transliteration: bɛɲad ny
"Ils ont fait une baignade nue dans le lac."
nacktbaden
Transliteration: naktˈbaːdn̩
"Sie gingen nacktbaden im See."
nuoto nudo
Transliteration: ˈnwɔto ˈnudo
"Hanno fatto nuoto nudo al mare."
nadar desnudo
Transliteration: naˈðaɾ desˈnuðo
"Decidieron nadar desnudo en la playa."
natação nua
Transliteration: nataˈsɐ̃w ˈnuɐ
"Eles foram nadar nus no lago."
नग्न तैराकी
Transliteration: nagna tairakī
"उन्होंने झील में नग्न तैराकी की।"
裸泳
Transliteration: luǒ yǒng
"他们在湖里裸泳。"
벌거벗고 수영하기
Transliteration: beolgeobeotgo suyeonghagi
"그들은 호수에서 벌거벗고 수영했다."
裸泳
Transliteration: らよく
"彼らは湖で裸泳をした。"
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