lycra
Noun
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(uncountable) A type of synthetic elastic fabric and fibre (spandex) used for tight-fitting garments, such as swimming costumes.
(uncountable) Clothing made from such materials, especially with reference to cycling shorts.
(countable) A tight-fitting garment made of Lycra.
lycra (uncountable)
Alternative form of Lycra
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When you're surrounded by feathers and sequins and ridiculous Lycra outfits, it's impossible not to have a smile on your face.
From about eight years old I was always making things on the sewing machine. Friends would see me making dresses and costumes, and I'd use difficult fabrics such as Lycra and elastic. But you know, my dad was creative and my brother is inventive too.
A homophobic driver who spat at a cyclist as he shouted 'oi gay boy' has been jailed for eight weeks after he was traced by DNA left on the rider's pink Lycra.
And despite all those hours dressed in Lycra, burning calories and getting stronger, the veteran newsreader is still keen to impress that she’s no fitness guru – keeping fit is just something she loves, that has become a big part of her life.
It is worth buying a special sports detergent: Halo, which is anti-fungal, antibacterial and antiviral at 30C, is specially formulated to clean tricky moisture-repelling sports fabrics like Lycra and nylon.
Since then, fashionistas have drawn inspiration from the look by wearing lacy bustiers as tops, bras under blazers and high-waisted Lycra shorts under sheer dresses, all of which remain in fashion in 2020.