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bracelets

British  
/ ˈbreɪslɪts /

plural noun

  1. a slang name for handcuffs See handcuff

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For millennials and Gen Z readers who worship collectibles like Labubus, friendship bracelets and butterfly hair clips, it’s natural that art direction would follow suit — sometimes with an ironic twist.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

That body was found with two bracelets, two earrings, and pectoral jewelry that featured bats and crocodiles, she added.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

They walked in single file, many of them barefoot, carrying flowers, handing out bracelets and picking up new followers along the way.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

They were shown practicing dance moves and exchanging friendship bracelets outside the stadium, but also shedding tears as they prepared to say goodbye to their idol.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

She had looked at the young monk's left wrist as he'd walked away from her in the village, but it was completely covered with string bracelets.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat