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tutu

nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ˈtutu/tu·tu

Definition

1

A short, projecting skirt made of layers of stiffened tulle or gauze, worn by ballet dancers.

Usage examples

The ballerina's tutu was decorated with sequins.
She wore a romantic tutu for the role of Giselle.

Synonyms

Common combinations

ballet tutuclassical tutudancer in a tutu