halfslip

half-slip

[haf-slip, hahf-]
noun
a woman's skirtlike undergarment, usually of a straight or slightly flared shape and having a narrow elasticized waistband.

Origin:
1950–55

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half-slip
 
n
Also called: waist-slip a woman's topless slip that hangs from the waist

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