body-hugging
|bod-y-hug-ging|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈbɑːdi ˌhʌɡɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈbɒdi ˌhʌɡɪŋ/
close-fitting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'body-hugging' originates from the combination of 'body' and 'hugging', where 'hugging' means 'to hold closely'.
Historical Evolution
'body-hugging' evolved from the concept of clothing that 'hugs' or fits closely to the 'body'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to clothing that 'hugs' the body, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
(of clothing) fitting closely to the body.
She wore a body-hugging dress to the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42