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[[Image:Visible Thong 6.jpg|thumb|The Whale tail fashion]]'''Whale tail''' |
[[Image:Visible Thong 6.jpg|thumb|The Whale tail fashion]]'''Whale tail''' is a phrase, created by [[Gavin Hamilton]] in [[October]] [[2003]], referring to the appearance of a [[thong]] or [[g-string]] above the waistband of [[low-rise jeans|low-rise pants]], [[shorts]], or a [[skirt]] creating a shape resembling a [[whale]]'s [[tail]]. It should be noted that the appearance of a whale tail is an often unintentional fashion statement. |
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Whale Tail may also refer to large rear spoilers on cars, particularly older [[Porsche 911]]'s. |
Whale Tail may also be used to refer to large rear spoilers on cars, particularly older [[Porsche 911]]'s. |
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The word was selected by [[American Dialect Society]] (a group of linguists, editors and academics) in January 2006 as the "most creative word" of [[2005]] (beating out "[[muffin top]]", the bulge of flesh hanging over the top of [[low-rise jeans]].){{ref|Society}} |
The word was selected by [[American Dialect Society]] (a group of linguists, editors and academics) in January 2006 as the "most creative word" of [[2005]] (beating out "[[muffin top]]", the bulge of flesh hanging over the top of [[low-rise jeans]].){{ref|Society}} |
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Revision as of 13:19, 23 December 2006
Whale tail is a phrase, created by Gavin Hamilton in October 2003, referring to the appearance of a thong or g-string above the waistband of low-rise pants, shorts, or a skirt creating a shape resembling a whale's tail. It should be noted that the appearance of a whale tail is an often unintentional fashion statement.
Whale Tail may also be used to refer to large rear spoilers on cars, particularly older Porsche 911's.
The word was selected by American Dialect Society (a group of linguists, editors and academics) in January 2006 as the "most creative word" of 2005 (beating out "muffin top", the bulge of flesh hanging over the top of low-rise jeans.)[1]
See also
- Bellyshirt
- Buttock cleavage (a.k.a. "coin slot")
- Halfshirt
- Hip-huggers
- Lower back tattoo
- Low-rise jeans
- Muffin tops
- Sagging