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thigh-highs

thigh-highs is the plural of thigh-high.

Meaning of thigh-high

Noun

thigh-high (plural thigh-highs)

  1. (US) A hold-up stocking.
    • My bureau drawers were knotted with nylon stockings and "thigh hi's," my closet was cluttered with little pointed shoes.1987 April 11, Pamela Wescott, “Judy Grahn: Pursuing the Work We Want”, in Gay Community News, page 8

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Questions about thigh-highs

What is thigh-highs the plural of?
Thigh-highs is the plural of thigh-high.

Words near thigh-highs in the dictionary

  1. thigh pad
  2. thigh pads
  3. thigh slapper
  4. thigh slappers
  5. thigh-high
  6. thigh-highs
  7. thigh-shower
  8. thigh-showers
  9. thigh-slapper
  10. thigh-slappers
  11. thigh-slapping

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