Topless Meaning in English
word
/ˈtɑpɫəs/
TAHP-luhs
/tˈɒpləs/
TOP-luhs
Definition
Wearing no clothing on the upper part of the body, especially referring to women without a shirt, blouse, or bra.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to women and is used in informal contexts; often describes beaches, nightclubs, or entertainment. Can be sensitive or risqué—use carefully. Common phrases: 'topless bar', 'topless beach'. Rare for men, as men without shirts are simply called 'shirtless'.
Spanish: en topless - sin parte de arriba (ropa) Portuguese (BR): topless - sem parte de cima (roupa)Portuguese (PT): topless - sem parte de cima (roupa)Chinese (Simplified): 上身裸露 - 无上衣Chinese (Traditional): 上身裸露 - 無上衣Hindi: टॉपलेस - बिना ऊपरी कपड़ों केArabic: عارية الصدر - بدون ملابس علويةBengali: টপলেস - উপরের অংশে কাপড় নেইRussian: топлесJapanese: トップレスVietnamese: không mặc áo (ở phần trên) - bán khỏa thânKorean: 토플리스Turkish: üstü çıplak - tepesiz (kadınlar için)Urdu: ٹاپ لیس - اوپر کا لباس نہ پہنناIndonesian: bertelanjang dada (untuk perempuan) - topless
Example Sentences
The woman was sunbathing topless at the beach.
basic
This is a topless bar.
basic
Men can walk topless at most public pools, but it's not common for women.
basic
Some beaches in Europe are known for being topless friendly.
natural
He was surprised to see so many people going topless at the festival.
natural
There was a sign saying 'No topless swimming allowed.'
natural