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samfoo

/ (ˈsæmfuː) /

noun

a style of casual dress worn by Chinese women, consisting of a waisted blouse and trousers

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Word Origin for samfoo

from Chinese (Cantonese) sam dress + foo trousers

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sameness, S. Amer., same-sex, same to you, samey, samfoo, Samhain, Sam Hill, Samhita, Sami, Samian
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