noun Internet Slang

zentai

ZEN-tye · noun · slang

A skin-tight, full-body stretch suit covering the whole person.

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A one-piece elastic bodysuit that covers the wearer head to toe, used in cosplay for unusual skin colors, faceless characters, or as a base layer.

“He wore a blue zentai to cosplay a Blue Man Group member.”
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zentai In A Sentence

He wore a blue zentai to cosplay a Blue Man Group member.

Origin & Usage

Japanese 全身タイツ (zentai taitsu), 'full-body tights.'

People Also Ask

What is a zentai?

It's a skin-tight, one-piece elastic bodysuit that covers the wearer head to toe, used in cosplay for unusual skin colors, faceless characters, or as a base layer.

Where does the word zentai come from?

It's from Japanese 全身タイツ (zentai taitsu), meaning 'full-body tights.'

Why do cosplayers wear zentai?

They use it to portray non-human skin colors, faceless or shadow characters, or as a smooth base under other costume pieces.

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