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twiggy


Meanings
  • A person who is unusually thin.

    - "She was a twiggy little thing."
    - "Despite being twiggy, he managed to lift the heavy box."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with twiggy
driggy , priggy , riggy
Homophones
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  1. Twiggy () : A person who is unusually thin.

  2. Twiggy () : A thin, delicate branch.


Variants
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twig , twigged , twiggier , twiggiest , twiggy , twigs
Forms
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verb: to twiggy; adjective: twiggy; noun: a twiggy; interjection: twiggy!


Etymology
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Originally used to describe a thin, delicate branch. The term was later applied to people who were unusually thin.


Related Concepts
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  1. Androgyny: A term used to describe the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics. Twiggy's androgynous appearance was a significant departure from the feminine ideals of the time.

  2. Modernism: A cultural and artistic movement that began in the late 19th century and continued into the mid-20th century. Modernism was characterized by a rejection of traditional values and a focus on innovation and experimentation. Twiggy's androgynous appearance and departure from traditional feminine ideals were emblematic of the modernist movement.


Culture
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Twiggy was a British model who rose to prominence in the 1960s. She was known for her androgynous appearance, which was a departure from the feminine ideals of the time. Twiggy's influence extended beyond the fashion world. She appeared in films, television shows, and even recorded music. Today, Twiggy is regarded as a cultural icon of the 1960s.

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