Etymology

speedos

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Today it means: A men′s tight fitting brief swimsuit. Full definition →

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speedos · noun1

From Speedos (“trademark of the Speedo company”), which has become a generic name.

Speedos · noun2

From the name of the swimwear company, Speedo.

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