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flutter sleeve

American  
[fluht-er sleev] / ˈflʌt ər ˌsliv /

noun

  1. a loose, usually short sleeve that flares out from gathered fabric at the top and falls in folds over the shoulder and upper arm.

Etymology

Origin of flutter sleeve

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Red off the shoulder, flutter sleeve dress.

From Los Angeles Times

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