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fanny pack

American  

noun

fanny packs plural
  1. a small zippered pouch suspended from a belt around the waist.


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Etymology

Origin of fanny pack

First recorded in 1970–75

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Kwong, a volunteer deputy sheriff, was sometimes armed when he scrubbed into surgery, storing his gun in a fanny pack, according to the lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 3, 2023

Oversized army fatigues were worn stylishly with a cross-body fanny pack, mission accomplished.

From Seattle Times Sep. 20, 2023

There's even a fanny pack, an apron, and a fleece blanket.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2023

Our lives, our safety, our health, our happiness, even our ability to wear a kitschy fanny pack or gender-affirming swimsuit at Pride—none of that was ever any of Target’s business.

From Slate Jun. 15, 2023

JP gets some cash from his fanny pack.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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