-kini

See also: kini and Kini

"Kini" in Malay language is describe as "Now". It has the same meaning and usage with "Sekarang".

English

Etymology

By extraction from bikini, in interpreting the "bi" as a prefix bi-, creating a new suffix.

Suffix

-kini

  1. indicates a type of swimwear

Derived terms

  • monokini (a type of one-piece swimsuit for women)
  • bikini (a two-piece swimsuit for women, with a top and a bottom)
  • trikini (a type swimsuit for women, which uses three strategic fabric triangles)
  • facekini (a piece of swimwear worn on the head and covering the face and head)
  • burkini (a full body bathing suit for women, which includes a hood)
  • mankini (a kind of sling bikini for men)

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