skinny-dip

verb

skin·​ny-dip ˈski-nē-ˌdip How to pronounce skinny-dip (audio)
skinny-dipped; skinny-dipping; skinny-dips

intransitive verb

: to swim in the nude
skinny-dip noun
skinny-dipper noun

Examples of skinny-dip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web John Quincy Adams went skinny-dipping daily Sixth president John Quincy Adams used to go skinny-dipping in the Potomac River. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2024 Feldman, a Broadway alum and Dear Evan Hansen star, is the repressed foil to Lawrence's chaotic temptress, and Lawrence attacks the role with gusto, weathering accidental mace attacks and skinny-dipping shenanigans. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 22 June 2023 Arthur Elgort has also photographed the likes of Linda Evangelista and Patti Hansen in various states of undress—post skinny-dip or fresh out of the shower. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2023 The scene: One night, as Maddie and a reluctant Percy go skinny-dipping at the beach, some bullies try to steal their stuff. Maya Phillips, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2023 Other photos show a strong Camila walking in the water at sunset, and her flashing her toned arms while pulling herself up during that skinny-dipping session. Korin Miller, Women's Health, 27 July 2023 Camila Cabello had fun skinny-dipping on vacation in Puerto Rico—and posting photo proof for her Instagram followers. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 24 July 2023 Not to mention that Percy spends much of the film rebuffing Maddie’s attempts to seduce him and appearing incredibly uncomfortable in the face of her skinny-dipping and lap-dancing. Claire Cohen, Vogue, 26 June 2023 The actors' scenes in the buff come when Maddie takes Percy skinny-dipping at night, and their clothes are stolen by other beachgoers. Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skinny-dip was in 1964

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Cite this Entry

“Skinny-dip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skinny-dip. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

skinny-dip

verb
skin·​ny-dip
ˈskin-ē-ˌdip
: to swim in the nude
skinny-dipper noun
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