spongebags

See also: sponge bags

English

Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

From sponge +‎ bags.

Noun

spongebags pl (plural only, attributive spongebag)

  1. (UK, slang) Formal trousers.
    • 1967, Mary Bosticco, Etiquette for the businessman at home and abroad, page 7:
      For festive occasions, the waistcoat and gloves can be grey, buff or patterned - a grey top-hat is usually worn in preference to black and spongebags can be worn instead of striped trousers.
Synonyms

Etymology 2

Noun

spongebags

  1. plural of spongebag
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