baggy green

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noun Australian informal

the Australian Test cricket cap

don the baggy green or wear the baggy green to represent Australia at Test cricket

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

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candypuff

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Words nearby baggy green

bagger, Baggie, baggies, bagging, baggy, baggy green, bagh, Baghdad, bagheera, baghla, Bāghlān

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How to use baggy green in a sentence

Slightly baggy green khakis hanging off thin model hips, short jean jackets covering comfortable blouses.
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