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noun
A speedometer, particularly one in a race car or other automobile.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of Speedo.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of
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noun
A tight-fitting swimsuit, especially commonly worn by competitive swimmers and divers. Usually implies a brief or bikini style swimsuit.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
(by restriction) A male swimsuit, very tight fitting and small, brief-style, and not a thong-type.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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History
Abbreviation of speedometer.
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.
Across languages
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