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Speedo

The English word “Speedo” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A tight-fitting swimsuit, especially commonly worn by competitive swimmers and divers. Usually implies a brief or bikini style swimsuit.
  2. (by restriction) A male swimsuit, very tight fitting and small, brief-style, and not a thong-type.

Etymology

From the name of the swimsuit company, Speedo, which first designed and manufactured swimwear in Australia that was briefer and sleeker than most other swimwear then available.

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