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You don't need to wear Spanx if you buy my clothes. The dress, the trousers, the pencil skirt - they should do the work.
L'Wren Scott

Meaning of "pencil skirt" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PENCIL SKIRT

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PENCIL SKIRT

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Pencil skirt is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PENCIL SKIRT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pencil skirt

Pencil skirt

A pencil skirt is a slim-fitting skirt with a straight, narrow cut. Generally the hem falls to, or just below, the knee and is tailored for a close fit. It is named for its shape: long and slim like a pencil.

Definition of pencil skirt in the English dictionary

The definition of pencil skirt in the dictionary is a slim-fitting knee-length skirt with a straight cut.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PENCIL SKIRT

pence
pencel
penchant
Penchi
pencil
pencil box
pencil case
pencil cedar
pencil crayon
pencil in
pencil pusher
pencil rubber
pencil sharpener
penciler
pencilled
penciller
pencilling
pencraft
pend

WORDS THAT END LIKE PENCIL SKIRT

ballet skirt
bit of skirt
dirndl skirt
divided skirt
foreskirt
grass skirt
hobble skirt
hoop-skirt
hula skirt
microskirt
midiskirt
miniskirt
overskirt
ra-ra skirt
rah-rah skirt
skirt
slit skirt
split skirt
underskirt
upskirt

Synonyms and antonyms of pencil skirt in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pencil skirt» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PENCIL SKIRT

Find out the translation of pencil skirt to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pencil skirt from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pencil skirt» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

铅笔裙
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

falda lápiz
570 millions of speakers

English

pencil skirt
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेंसिल स्कर्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تنورة قلم رصاص
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

юбка-карандаш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

saia lápis
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পেন্সিল স্কার্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

jupe crayon
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Skirt pensil
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bleistiftrock
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペンシルスカート
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

펜슬 스커트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pencil skirt
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

váy bút chì
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பென்சில் பாவாடை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेन्सिल स्कर्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kalem etek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gonna a matita
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

spódnica ołówek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спідниця - олівець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fusta creion
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

pencil φούστα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

potlood romp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pennkjol
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

blyant skjørt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pencil skirt

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PENCIL SKIRT»

The term «pencil skirt» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.831 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PENCIL SKIRT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pencil skirt

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3 QUOTES WITH «PENCIL SKIRT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word pencil skirt.
1
Trieste Kelly Dunn
Some of my biggest complaints about acting in television were that I was always wearing a tight dress or pencil skirt, and I was always wearing heels.
2
L'Wren Scott
You don't need to wear Spanx if you buy my clothes. The dress, the trousers, the pencil skirt - they should do the work.
3
Twiggy
If you've got the body and the chutzpah, a pencil skirt is so sexy on older women. Look for ones that fall just below the knee. Think 1940s, cinched-in jackets - imagine you are Lauren Bacall on a date with Humphrey Bogart and you just absolutely have to wear very high heels.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PENCIL SKIRT»

Discover the use of pencil skirt in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pencil skirt and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Little Green Dresses: 50 Original Patterns for Repurposed ...
Pattern Level 2 Sewing Level 3 Every girl needs a trusty black pencil skirt in her closet. From a normal day at the office to a white-hot Friday night, you can style a pencil skirt to work in almost any situation. Lately, my favorite options include ...
Tina Sparkles, 2010
2
Pencil Skirt: Skirt, Hobble Skirt, Suit (Clothing), High ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. A pencil skirt is a skirt with a straight and narrow cut, worn by women.
Lambert M. Surhone, Miriam T. Timpledon, Susan F. Marseken, 2010
3
Pumps and Pencil Skirts: What to Wear to Work
Black pencil skirt. Charcoal pencil skirt. Navy pencil skirt. Black straight-leg pants. Charcoal straight-leg pants. Black patent stiletto pumps. Black slingbacks. Little black statement jacket (LBJ). Blue and white pinstriped shirt. Pink collared shirt.
Dianne Whitelocke, 2013
4
Stalked! By Voices:
... blouse Skirts Black leather pencil skirt Black gabardine pencil skirt Black drop waist pleated skirt Black multi color print skirt Yellow pencil skirt Yellow//black a- line skirt Black/yellow/white print skirt White/red/black print skirt White pencil skirt  ...
Eliza Ankum, 2013
5
Fashion For Dummies
Pencil skirt: Like the straight skirt, the pencil skirt's material falls from the hip but is more fitted to the body to emphasize the hips (see Figure 9-17). These skirts aren' t ideal for those who need camouflage. If you have small hips, a high waist ...
Jill Martin, Pierre A. Lehu, 2009
6
Ladies who Lunge: Celebrating Difficult Women
Sally: Well she comes to school in that pencil skirt. She wears nothing but that stupid pencil skirt. Jenny: She wears ever such low tops. Sally: Yes. Jenny: She wears spotted tights with great big heels to school. Sally: And she wears quite a bit ...
Tara Brabazon, 2002
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The Chicktionary: From A-line to Z-snap, the words every ...
Pencil skirt, noun Named for its straight, slender silhouette, the pencil skirt is a very popular garment with women who appreciate classic, body-skimming style. It's worth noting, however, that unless you're buying the skirt for your ...
Anna Lefler, 2011
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Wear This, Toss That!: Hundreds of Fashion and Beauty Swaps ...
'E95. two inches) ana is tapevea at the hem. BEST BETS A pencil skirt is universally flattering—except for gals with thighs. Its straight up-and-down cut can balance out curves and taper to a sleek finish at or slightly above the knee, offering the ...
Amy E. Goodman, 2011
9
Oh No She Didn't: The Top 100 Style Mistakes Women Make and ...
... together in nature won't coexist peacefully on your body either. Wear a leopard -print pencil skirt with a brown silk blouse and burgundy heels. Wear a zebra- print cardigan with jeans and cute flats. Wear python pumps with a little black dress.
Clinton Kelly, 2010
10
Best Diet for Life A Weigh to Health Special Edition
Classic pencil or A-line skirt: the pencil skirt creates curves on a thin woman and accentuates curves on a curvier woman. The trick to a great pencil skirt is the fit and length. It should fit snugly but comfortably through the hip and thigh, and hit ...
Aunt Julie

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PENCIL SKIRT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pencil skirt is used in the context of the following news items.
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8 Ways to Bust Your Creative Blocks at Work
Play some twister at lunchtime in the office (not in a pencil skirt, that would just be awkward), do some mind mapping with finger paints or ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
TOWIE's Jess Wright gets cab with Love Island's Max Morley hours …
Jessica is thought to have been enjoying a night out at Anaya with co-star Danielle Armstrong, who matched a white pencil skirt with a plunging ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Kyle Richards wears revealing little black dress as she goes for …
Wearing a semi-see-through white shirt, which revealed her white bra underneath, she kept her look demurely sexy with a jean pencil skirt and ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
How to Beat the Heat in an Off-the-Shoulder Top
In the street-style photo above, Diletta Bonaiuti paired her cropped blouse with a polished pencil skirt, skinny belt, and rustic sandals—so much ... «Style.com, Jul 15»
5
Caitlyn Jenner made a showstopping appearance during a Culture …
Caitlyn wore a black leather biker jacket over a beige form-fitting above-the-knee dress with a pencil skirt and black leather high heel boots, ... «New York Recorder, Jul 15»
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'Paper Towns' Cast Member Cara Delevingne Debunks Rumors She …
Meanwhile, St. Vincent, who also looked stunning in a sheer black top and leather pencil skirt, did not choose to share the limelight with her ... «KpopStarz, Jul 15»
7
Refresh your style
The Per Se graphic pencil skirt shows off her legs, along with the Sam Edelman pointed-toe pumps in animal print. The quilted Lancaster ... «News & Observer, Jul 15»
8
Bikeshare Bias?
The pencil skirt, a longstanding staple of the female work wardrobe, is nowhere to be seen. Men can easily ride a bike in a suit, but riding in a ... «The Weekly Standard, Jul 15»
9
Vogue Williams braless as she flashes her cleavage in plunging …
The low-cut front meant the beauty had to go braless, but the cinched-in waistline, long sleeves and mid-length pencil skirt kept it classy. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
10
Pregnant Kim Kardashian displays her growing tum in skintight …
Kim's tum looked bigger than ever thanks to her skintight, brown pencil skirt, which she wore with a grey top and navy mac. Wearing her ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Pencil skirt [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pencil-skirt>. Apr 2024 ».
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