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clam diggers

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noun (used with a plural verb)
casual pants that end slightly below the knee.
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Origin of clam diggers

1850–55, for literal sense

Words nearby clam diggers

clamant, clamatorial, clambake, clamber, clambering, clam diggers, clam-flat, clammy, clamor, clamorous, clamour
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Words related to clam diggers

knickers, shorts, slacks, trousers, underpants, bloomers, breeches, briefs, britches, chaps, chinos, cords, corduroys, denims, drawers, dungarees, jeans, jodhpurs, overalls, pantaloons

How to use clam diggers in a sentence

  • About nineteen, and the picture of the blonde that sits on the palisades of the Rhine and charms the clam-diggers into the surf.

    Strictly Business|O. Henry

  • Right sorry were the two little “clam-diggers” to leave the little companion of delightful days, and grandparents.

    Blazing The Way|Emily Inez Denny

  • The two clam diggers watched him curiously, but made no attempt to go to his assistance.

    Tutt and Mr. Tutt|Arthur Train

British Dictionary definitions for clam diggers

clam-diggers
pl n
calf-length trousers
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