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ecdysiast
Definition
A stripteaser.Etymology: From the Greek ekdysis, moulting. Coined in the 1940s by journalist H. L. Mencken from the scientific term ecdysis (the act of molting or shedding) in response to a request from stripper Georgia Sothern (or Gipsy Rose Lee) who wanated a classier job-title.
Synonyms: bumper; exotic dancer; kootch dancer; nude dancer; peeler; slinger; strip; stripper; strippo; stripster; stripteaser; striptease artist; teaser; torso-tosser; tosser; uncover girl; weaver. Related terms: cement mixer; fishbowl dancer; grinder.
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