cọt xê
Definition
- Noun:
- Corset; stays: A close-fitting undergarment, often reinforced with stiffening material such as bones or steel, traditionally worn to shape and support the torso, typically from the chest to the hips.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy mặc một chiếc cọt xê dưới chiếc váy dạ hội. (She wears a corset under her evening gown.)
- Cọt xê từ thế kỷ 19 thường rất chật. (Corsets from the 19th century were often very tight.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "cọt xê" is a loanword, directly derived from the French word . It is used specifically for the historical or fashion garment and is not typically used for modern shapewear like girdles or compression shorts.
Variants and Related Words
- Áo nịt ngực (n): Brassiere, bra. A garment for supporting the breasts.
- Đồ lót định hình (n): Shapewear. A general term for modern undergarments that shape the body.
Synonyms
- Corset: The direct English equivalent.
- Stays: An older term for a similar stiffened supporting garment.
Related Idioms
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Corset; stays
