merkin
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A hair covering worn over the pubic area in film or theatre
- noun
- /ˈmɜrkɪn/
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merkin
- In the production, the actress wore a merkin to maintain modesty during her scenes.
Examples
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A merkin?
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I'm looking to buy a merkin.
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And I just ordered my new green merkin in the mail.
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"Do you even know what a merkin is?"
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Wait till you see my merkin.
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Go to the local merkin store, check out anybody who's bought a merkin in the last 72 hours.
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The director suggested adding a merkin to the costume to enhance the character's appearance.
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Historically, a merkin was used in theater to allow performers to appear nude while still being covered.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Merkin may come from an old nickname Malkin, from the name Mary, which was once used for maids and sometimes for prostitutes. Over time the word came to mean a small hairpiece worn over the pubic area, so a merkin is now a 'pubic wig' used in theatre and film for costume or privacy.