spandex

spandex
Said out of nowhere as a response to something else, seemingly out of nowhere.

A: Oh, seventeen!

B: Spandex.


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  • Spandex — fiber Spandex or elastane is a synthetic fibre known for its exceptional elasticity. It is strong, but less durable than natural Latex, its major non synthetic competitor. It is a polyurethane polyurea copolymer that was co invented in 1959 by… …   Wikipedia

  • Spandex — Span dex, prop. n. An elastic textile material, used for clothing [Trade name] [PJC] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Spandex — synthetic fiber, 1959, American English, proprietary name, an arbitrary formation from EXPAND (Cf. expand) …   Etymology dictionary

  • spandex — ► NOUN trademark ▪ a type of stretchy polyurethane fabric. ORIGIN an arbitrary formation from EXPAND(Cf. ↑expansible) …   English terms dictionary

  • spandex — ☆ spandex [span′deks΄ ] n. [arbitrary metathesis of EXPAND] an elastic fiber, chiefly a synthetic polymer of polyurethane, used in girdles, swimsuits, etc …   English World dictionary

  • Spandex — Sportbekleidung aus Elastan Elastan, im nord amerikanischen Sprachraum Spandex, in anderen Ländern elastane, ist eine äußerst dehnbare Kunstfaser. Sie ähnelt Gummi, hat aber eine höhere Festigkeit und ist haltbarer. Die ersten Fasern aus Elastan… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Spandex — Élasthanne Bobine d élasthanne …   Wikipédia en Français

  • spandex — noun Spandex is used before these nouns: ↑shorts …   Collocations dictionary

  • spandex — Said out of nowhere as a response to something else, seemingly out of nowhere. A: Oh, seventeen! B: Spandex …   Dictionary of american slang

  • Spandex fetishism — Spandex Zentai suit Spandex fetishism is a fetishistic attraction to people wearing stretch fabrics. Spandex garments are often worn by swimmers, dancers, rowers, contortionists and circus performers, and spandex fetishists may incorporate… …   Wikipedia

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