strippers
|strip-pers|
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/ˈstrɪpərz/
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/ˈstrɪpəz/
(stripper)
removal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'stripper' originates from the English word 'strip,' which comes from the Old English 'strīepan,' meaning 'to plunder or strip.'
Historical Evolution
'strīepan' transformed into the Middle English word 'stripen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'strip.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to plunder or remove,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'removing clothes' or 'removing substances.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who removes their clothes in a sexually provocative manner, especially as a form of entertainment.
The club hired several strippers for the evening show.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/20 14:40