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stiletto

/stəˈlɛtoʊ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of women's high-heeled shoe with a very narrow, tapering heel that is long and pointed.

    - "She wore a stunning red dress with matching stilettos."
    - "The model strutted down the runway in high stilettos."
    - "His girlfriend's stilettos clicked on the marble floor."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with stiletto
petticoat , boat , coat , moat
Variants
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stiletto , stiletto heel , stilettoes , stilettos , stiletto heels
Etymology
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The word 'stiletto' originated from the Italian word 'stiletto', which means 'dagger'. The shoe's design was inspired by the sharp, pointed tip of a dagger.


Trivia
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  1. The world's tallest pair of stilettos are 11 feet 9 inches tall.

  2. The Guinness World Record for the longest stiletto heel is 13 inches long.

  3. Stilettos were originally designed for men to wear as part of their military uniforms.


Related Concepts
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  1. high heels: Stilettos are a type of high-heeled shoe.

  2. fashion: Stilettos are a popular fashion accessory.

  3. femininity: Stilettos are often associated with femininity.


Culture
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Stilettos have been a symbol of femininity, elegance, and power. They have been featured in literature, art, music, and fashion throughout history. In literature, stilettos have been used as a metaphor for dangerous women or seductive temptresses. In art, they have been depicted in paintings and sculptures as symbols of beauty and sensuality. In music, they have been referenced in songs as an accessory for a night out or as a symbol of power and confidence.

How to Memorize "stiletto"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize the word 'stiletto', visualize a women's high-heeled shoe with a long, pointed heel.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'stiletto' with the image of a sharp, pointed dagger or a woman wearing high heels.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Slim, Tall, I Love To Entertains Others' to remember the word 'stiletto'. S - Siletto, T - Tall, I - I, L - Love, T - To, E - Entertains, O - Others.


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