baggies

baggies
/bag"eez/, n. (used with a pl. v.)
1. loose-fitting swimming trunks, often with a drawstring at the waist, esp. as worn by surfers.
2. loose-fitting slacks, esp. women's slacks gathered at the waist and tapering toward the ankles.
[1960-65; BAG + -Y2 + -S3]

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Universalium. 2010.

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