striptease

strip·tease

[strip-teez] noun, verb, strip·teased, strip·teas·ing.
noun
1.
a burlesque act in which a dancer removes garments one at a time to the accompaniment of music.
verb (used without object)
2.
to do a striptease.

Origin:
1935–40, Americanism; strip1 + tease

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striptease (ˈstrɪpˌtiːz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a.  a form of erotic entertainment in which a person gradually undresses to music
 b.  (as modifier): a striptease club
 
[from strip1 + tease]
 
'stripteaser
 
n

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