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bi-swing

American

[bahy-swing] / ˈbaɪˌswɪŋ /

adjective

(of a garment) made with a deep pleat starting at the back waistline or belt and extending up to the shoulder on each side, to avoid constriction when the wearer's arms are extended.

noun

a garment made with such pleats at the back, especially a jacket.

Etymology

Origin of bi-swing

First recorded in 1965–70

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