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maxiskirt

maxiskirt

1 3.9
A long skirt that reaches the ankles or lower calf
  • noun
  • /ˈmæksɪˌskɜrt/
translation icon : maxifalda
  • The runway showcased a variety of outfits, including a stunning floral maxiskirt perfect for spring.

Examples

  • For the evening gala, she opted for a stylish maxiskirt paired with a fitted blouse.

  • "Nassau got "A whole lotta soul "Be all right "Miniskirts, maxiskirts[br]and afro-haired dudes

    Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)

  • She wore a beautiful maxiskirt that flowed elegantly around her ankles during the summer festival.

Synonyms

skirt
vsmaxiskirt
385 1.0

A piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers the legs

is the same garment type but specifically ankle or lower-calf length
maxi
vsmaxiskirt
14 4.6

A long skirt or dress that reaches the ankle

is only that long and applies just to waist-worn garments, not dresses

Antonyms

miniskirt
19 1.6

A very short skirt worn above the knees

How Long

maxiskirt
1 3.9
midi
1 4.6
knee-length
3 2.9
miniskirt
19 1.6

Surface Forms

maxiskirt singular
maxiskirts plural

Morphology

maxiskirt = maxi + skirt (transparent) = maxi + skirt

The compound combines 'maxi' (full-length) and 'skirt' to yield the straightforward meaning 'a long skirt'.

Etymology

The word maxiskirt is made of maxi- meaning 'large', as in maximum, and skirt, so it literally means a 'large skirt' that reaches the ankles or lower calf.