tutu
/tʌt'tʌt/
Definition
Noun: 1. A very short, stiff, projecting skirt made of multiple layers of fabric, worn by female ballet dancers. 2. (Capitalized: Tutu) Desmond Tutu, a South African Anglican bishop and theologian known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist.
Examples
- Noun (Ballet skirt):
- The ballerina's white tutu sparkled under the stage lights.
- A classical tutu is often made of many layers of tulle.
- Noun (Proper noun: Person):
- Archbishop Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.
- The teachings of Desmond Tutu on forgiveness and reconciliation are studied worldwide.
Advanced Usage
- Types of Tutus: The word "tutu" can refer to different styles of ballet skirts.
- Classical tutu (or pancake tutu): A short, stiff, flat skirt that projects horizontally from the dancer's hips.
- Romantic tutu: A longer, softer skirt made of tulle that falls between the knee and ankle.
Variants and Related Words
- Ballet skirt: A more general term for a skirt worn in ballet.
- Tulle: The lightweight, very fine netting fabric most commonly used to make tutus.
Synonyms
- For the skirt: Ballet skirt.
- For the person: Archbishop, activist, Nobel laureate. (Note: These are descriptive, not direct synonyms for the proper noun "Tutu").
Idioms
- (No common idioms use the word "tutu".)
Noun
-
very short skirt worn by ballerinas
-
South African prelate and leader of the antiapartheid struggle (born in 1931)
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