miniskirt

[/ˈmɪniˌskɜːrt/]
nounfemininepl: miniskirts
minissaia
1. A very short skirt, typically ending well above the knee, usually several inches above it
She wore a miniskirt to the party last night.
Ela usava uma minissaia para a festa na noite passada.
2. A garment associated with 1960s fashion and youth culture, symbolizing liberation and modernism
The miniskirt became an iconic symbol of the swinging sixties.
A minissaia se tornou um símbolo icônico dos anos 60 agitados.
The miniskirt became a cultural phenomenon in the 1960s, particularly associated with the British Mod movement and later the hippie era. In Brazil, miniskirts are commonly worn in coastal and urban areas, reflecting the country's warm climate and beach culture. In the USA and UK, miniskirts have remained a contested garment in dress codes, particularly in educational and professional settings, representing ongoing debates about feminism, sexuality, and social norms.
NYC Slang
mini
Synonyms / Sinônimos
short skirtmicro skirtminiskort
Antonyms / Antônimos
maxi skirtlong skirtfloor-length skirt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
minissaia
Most common term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
minissaia
Same as general Brazilian usage, commonly worn in beachwear culture
São Paulo
minissaia
Standard term used in urban fashion contexts
Portugal
saia curta or minissaia
Both terms used; 'saia curta' more traditional, 'minissaia' more modern

Related Words

skirthemlinefashion1960s fashionminidressclothing

Related Idioms & Phrases

show some leg
fashion statement
dress code violation
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