Speedo
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3.6
- proper noun
- /ˈspiːdoʊ/
- There's somebody in a Speedo making their way down the beach.
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Watch on YouTubeHe's got the long hair, the H&M; shades and the Speedo.
- He's got the long hair, the H&M; shades and the Speedo.
- Ryan Lochte lost all four of his sponsors, including Speedo.
- So it's, it's meant to look like you're smuggling a budgie in the Speedo.
- So we have our Speedo goggles, Speedo swim cap, and then I didn't commit to the full on Speedo swimsuit yet.
- He's doing this code red Arctic swim, his Speedo diplomacy, right?
Examples
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When it comes to swimwear labels, not many can contend with the design and performance of Speedo bathers.
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She's wearing a one-piece red Speedo, her training vest, and the Kevlar backpack.
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Hey, did you bring the Speedo?
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"Can I wear your blue Speedo?"
Fiction book (1998) -
Are you wearing a Speedo, Eddie?
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I'm not so concerned about how they look in a Speedo, though.
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When it comes to competitive swimming, Speedo is a popular option among athletes.
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I pranced around in a Speedo, doing very amateur synchro routines with awesome people, and generally had a blast.
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Sculpted male bodies stripped down to small Speedo swim trunks frolic around a huge cobalt pool.
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At the pool, he confidently wore his Speedo and made a splash.
Synonyms
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1.0
A piece of clothing you wear for swimming
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1.0
Clothing worn for swimming that covers the body
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1.8
Short pants that end near the knee and people wear for swimming or boxing
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1.1
Shorts that men or boys wear for swimming
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Clothes worn for swimming in a pool or at the beach
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3.4
Tight clothing people wear for swimming at a beach or pool
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1.6
Short clothes that men wear for swimming
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Etymology
Speedo is an Australian brand name made from the English word speed ('fast') with a short 'o' added to make a catchy name. Because the brand became very famous, people now use Speedo to mean the tight brief-style swimsuit itself.