slacks

[slaks]

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. men's or women's trousers for informal wear.

slacks

/ slæks /

plural noun

1. informal trousers worn by both sexes

Word History and Origins

Origin of slacks¹

First recorded in 1815–25; slack ¹ + -s ³

Related Words

• knickers 
• shorts 
• trousers 
• underpants