skinny dipping
2 synonyms for skinny dipping, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of swimming naked, usually outdoors and usually for fun.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
nude swimming
bathing in the nude
How to use skinny dipping
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
go skinny dipping
skinny dipping in the lake
midnight skinny dip
Playful and informal; carries no strong sexual connotation in ordinary use.
Etymology
From 'skinny' in the sense of 'relating to bare skin' plus 'dip', an old word for a quick swim.
Full origin of skinny dipping →Frequently asked questions
Is skinny dipping the same as nudism?
No. Skinny dipping is a one-off, usually spontaneous swim without clothes. Nudism, or naturism, is an ongoing practice and social philosophy of going without clothes, generally in designated places or clubs.
Is skinny dipping legal?
It depends entirely on where you are. Many countries and states treat public nudity as an offence unless you are at a designated nude beach or on private land, so the same swim can be perfectly legal in one spot and an arrestable offence a mile away.
