mankinis

Barely-there men's suits

A mankini is a revealing one-piece swimsuit for men, consisting of a sling of fabric that covers the groin and connects to shoulder straps, leaving most of the body exposed.

The garment gained notoriety from the 2006 film *Borat*, in which the character wears a lime-green version.

Mankinis are worn mostly as jokes or provocations rather than practical swimwear: He showed up to the beach party in a mankini.

swimwear

Borat

Satirical Kazakh TV personality

swimsuit · G-string · poolside · sunbathing · tanning · beach · resort · revealing · skimpy · minimal

comedy

Borat

Satirical Kazakh TV personality

  • prankPlayful trick on someone
  • gagMouth restraint or jest
  • costumeClothing for portrayal

parody · stag party · bachelor party · hen night · fancy dress · novelty · embarrassment · dare · joke · viral

fashion

menswear

Male clothing collectively

bodycon · revealing · risque · avant-garde · statement piece · gender-bending · scandalous · attention-seeking · bold · controversial

Opposites
coverage/modesty

mankinisboard shorts

Loose-fitting beach swimwear

swim trunks · modest swimwear · wetsuits · rash guards · rash guard

conventionality/social acceptability

mankinisbusiness casual

Relaxed professional attire

humor/seriousness

mankinisracing briefs

Minimal competitive swimwear

Family

mankini

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13