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Lightskirt (noun) means (dated) A woman considered to have loose morals, especially a prostitute.

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(dated) A woman considered to have loose morals, especially a prostitute.

"She’s lucky her gentleman agreed to a hasty marriage after she went and ruined herself. Lightskirts." — Chris Van Dusen, Diamond of the First Water (2020)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from light and skirt.

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"lightskirt" (noun) means (dated) A woman considered to have loose morals, especially a prostitute.