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jeggings

American

[jeg-ingz] / ˈdʒɛg ɪŋz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)

denim leggings that resemble tight jeans.

Etymology

Origin of jeggings

j(eans) + (l)eggings

Example Sentences

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I absolutely detested everything he got me — including a pair of those hideous jeggings — and I have no poker face, so my reaction went undisguised: A for effort, D for execution.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2021

Mowry said items such as slash-knee jeggings and bomber jackets did little for her wardrobe.

From Washington Post • May 24, 2019

At Current/Elliott, the duo began making tomboy-inspired silhouettes to disrupt the denim market, which, at the time, was focused on jeggings, or denim-like leggings.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2017

She was wearing black size 7 boots, jeggings with a zebra print and a red t-shirt with “I’m Still Killin’ It” in white.

From Washington Times • Aug. 18, 2017

Taryn has on pink jeggings, a fuzzy cardigan, and a pair of ankle boots.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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