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tights

Syllabification: (tights)
Pronunciation: /tīts/
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Definition of tights

noun

  • a woman’s thin, close-fitting garment, typically made of nylon or other knitted yarn, covering the legs, hips, and bottom.
  • a garment similar to tights worn by a dancer or acrobat.

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