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.
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