skintern

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Meaning · English

A female intern who wears very revealing clothing in an office setting where more conservative attire is the norm.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"We were talking about this at dinner the other night, about how some interns show up in some of the skimpiest clothing," a female press secretary said. "One of the boys called them skinterns, which I thought was hilarious."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “skintern” mean?

A female intern who wears very revealing clothing in an office setting where more conservative attire is the norm.

Is “skintern” formal or informal?

skintern is generally slang.