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

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

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