pedal pushers

American  

plural noun

1. slacks that extend to about the midpoint of the calf, worn by girls and women, originally used when cycling.

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pedal pushers British  

plural noun

1. calf-length trousers or jeans worn by women

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Etymology

Origin of pedal pushers

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

Example Sentences

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pedal pushers

She was excited and bought new pedal pushers and tennis shoes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 30, 2019

I immediately wanted to know more about this stylish, kind woman who had just unwittingly made me aware that I was wearing pedal pushers and Crocs.

From New York Times ● Aug. 8, 2017

I had a pair of grey, corduroy pedal pushers which I was obsessed with.

From The Guardian ● Feb. 7, 2013

Skirts and dresses were the mainstay of the collection, with some roomy shorts - lovely in leather with equally roomy V-neck tops with three-quarter sleeves - and slim-fitting pedal pushers.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2012

My sisters and I left home wearing six pairs of underdrawers, two half-slips and camisoles; several dresses one on top of the other, with pedal pushers underneath; and outside of everything an all-weather coat.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver