acid-washed

American  

[as-id-wosht, ‑-wawsht] / ˈæs ɪdˌwɒʃt, ‑ˌwɔʃt /

adjective

1. (of a denim garment) processed with a bleach solution so that the color becomes faded and grayish.

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Etymology

Origin of acid-washed

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

But what of the shoulder-padded, acid-washed ’80s?

From The Wall Street Journal

For Shelly, that means wearing acid-washed denim.

From Los Angeles Times

There are countless '80s Easter eggs in the 1987 John Hughes-tinged world filled with pastels, puffy sleeves, acid-washed jeans and most importantly an iconic fringe white leather jacket that Jamie wears throughout the film in its two timelines.

From Salon

The film transports Jamie into a John Hughes-tinged world filled with pastels, puffy sleeves, acid-washed jeans and most importantly an iconic fringe white leather jacket that veteran costume designer Patti Henderson said was based on a look from a prominent character in "Ferris Bullers Day Off."

From Salon

When we think '80s we think John Hughes, puffy sleeves, and acid-washed jeans.

From Salon