fatkini

Blend of fat +‎ bikini.

• IPA^(key): /fætˈkiː.ni/

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• Rhymes: -iːni

fatkini (plural fatkinis)

1. (slang) A two-piece swimsuit designed for an overweight woman; a plus-size bikini.
   • 2013 February 1, Jennifer Barger, “Curve Appeal”, in The Washington Post:

     Gregg, a size 18, famously posted an image of herself in a striped “fatkini” last spring — deep cleavage, non-skinny legs and all.

   • 2013 May 24, Olivia Fleming, “Fashion blogger's 'Fatkini' swimsuits sell out within hours to the disappointment of thousands of eager plus-size customers”, in Daily Mail:

     Gabi’s "fatkini" stories shed light on the misconceptions about women, body image, and swimwear.

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