ハイレグ
also: ハイ・レグ
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
high-cut; high leg
Describes leotards, swimsuits, or bodysuits with leg openings cut high on the hip. A wasei-eigo term from 'high leg'.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from high leg
She is wearing a high-cut swimsuit.
High-cut leotards make your legs look longer.
Usage patterns
- ハイレグの〈物〉a high-cut (item, e.g. swimsuit or leotard)
She was wearing a high-cut swimsuit.
- ハイレグにカットするto cut (fabric) in a high-leg style
This leotard is cut high at the sides.