second skin

noun — 2 senses

second skin

noun
1

Describing something which so perfectly suits one that one does not notice it.

  • Near-synonym: one's element.
  • "Hey!" Alex sputtered as soon as she got Clare's foaming wake out of her face. She knew she could still beat her even with the head start though. Water was like a second skin to her and Clare had only half her skill.2012, A Memoir of Love:
2

Describing clothing that is extremely form-fitting.

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