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  • noun A tight fitting swimsuit, especially commonly worn by competitive swimmers and divers. For males, usually implies a brief or bikini style swimsuit.

Etymologies

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From the name of the swimsuit company, Speedo, which first designed and manufactured swimwear in Australia that was briefer and sleeker than most other swimwear then available.

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    February 12, 2010