hiphugger
hiphugger Lexical Profile
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• noun
A garment, typically a pair of trousers, jeans, or a skirt, designed with a low waistband that sits snugly on the hips rather than at the natural waist (usually used in the plural).
"Bell-bottom hiphuggers were a staple of youth fashion throughout the late 1960s and 1970s."
A style of women's underwear featuring a low-rise waistband that rests on the hips and provides moderate to full rear coverage.
"The seamless cotton hiphugger is designed to remain invisible beneath fitted trousers."
• adjective
Designed to fit snugly around the hips with a low waistband resting below the natural waist.
"The fashion designer introduced a retro collection featuring flared, hiphugger jeans and cropped jackets."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to trousers, the noun is almost always used in the plural form ('hiphuggers'), though the singular form ('hiphugger') is standard for a style of women's underwear.
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