stripteaser: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “stripteaser” mean?
A performer, typically in a club or show, who gradually removes their clothing to music in a sexually suggestive manner for entertainment.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A performer, typically in a club or show, who gradually removes their clothing to music in a sexually suggestive manner for entertainment.
A person employed to perform erotic dances involving the sequential removal of clothing; often implies a professional or regular performer. Can be used as a general label for the role.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Both varieties use the term. 'Stripper' is more common in both, but 'stripteaser' is understood. No major spelling or definition differences.
Connotations
In both varieties, it carries the same connotations of erotic entertainment. It may sound slightly less harsh or clinical than 'stripper'.
Frequency
Low frequency in both, with 'stripper' being the dominant term. Slightly more likely to appear in older texts or descriptions of classic burlesque.
Grammar
How to Use “stripteaser” in a Sentence
[determiner] + stripteaserstripteaser + [prepositional phrase (at/in)]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “stripteaser” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- (verb form not standard; the act is 'to striptease' or 'to perform a striptease')
American English
- (verb form not standard; the act is 'to striptease' or 'to perform a striptease')
adverb
British English
- (No adverb form)
American English
- (No adverb form)
adjective
British English
- (Not typical as an adjective; use 'striptease' attributively: e.g., 'striptease artist', 'striptease show')
American English
- (Not typical as an adjective; use 'striptease' attributively: e.g., 'striptease act', 'striptease routine')
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in specific industries like nightlife/entertainment booking.
Academic
Rare; might appear in cultural studies, gender studies, or performance history.
Everyday
Informal, used in conversations about nightlife or certain professions.
Technical
Not a technical term.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “stripteaser”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “stripteaser”
- Confusing 'stripteaser' (the person) with 'striptease' (the act). Incorrect: 'She performed a stunning stripteaser.' Correct: 'She is a stunning stripteaser' or 'She performed a stunning striptease.'
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, for most practical purposes. 'Stripteaser' can sound slightly less direct and is somewhat less common.
Yes, the term is gender-neutral. For clarity, one might say 'male stripteaser'.
No, it is informal. More formal or euphemistic terms include 'exotic dancer' or 'ecdysiast'.
Burlesque is a style of performance that often includes striptease but emphasises comedy, satire, and theatricality. A burlesque performer may be a stripteaser, but not all stripteasers perform in the burlesque style.
A performer, typically in a club or show, who gradually removes their clothing to music in a sexually suggestive manner for entertainment.
Stripteaser: in British English it is pronounced /ˈstrɪptiːzə(r)/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈstrɪpˌtizər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Like a stripteaser revealing secrets (metaphorical use)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'strip' (remove clothes) + 'tease' (to provoke playfully) + '-er' (person who does) = a person who teases by stripping.
Conceptual Metaphor
PERFORMANCE IS REVELATION / ENTERTAINMENT IS SEDUCTION
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary meaning of 'stripteaser'?