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tutu

/ˈtutu/
/ˈtutu/
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Other forms: tutus

A tutu is a short fluffy skirt that ballerinas wear, usually with tights and a leotard. Tutus are also popular with young children who wear them for fun — those tutus are often paired with superhero capes and tiaras.

There are two main kinds of tutus: a classical tutu and a romantic tutu. The first has a short, stiff skirt attached to a bodice, and the second has a longer, flowing skirt. Many tutu skirts are made of tulle, a kind of netting that's stiff and lightweight, and this may be the origin of the word tutu, although neither word experts nor ballet experts are certain.

Definitions of tutu
  1. noun
    very short skirt worn by ballerinas
    synonyms: ballet skirt
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    type of:
    skirt
    a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women
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