pedal pushers
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Pedal pushers — are calf length trousers that were popular during the 1950s. Often cuffed, they are related in style to the Capri pants. They are sometimes referred to as clam diggers. The name originates from the style being originally worn by cyclists.Popular… … Wikipedia
pedal pushers — pedal ,pushers noun plural tight pants for women that finish just below the knee … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
pedal pushers — ☆ pedal pushers n. calf length pants for women or girls, used originally for bicycle riding … English World dictionary
pedal pushers — noun plural : women s and girls calf length trousers for sportswear * * * slacks that extend to about the midpoint of the calf, worn by girls and women, originally used when cycling. [1940 45, Amer.] * * * pedal pushers plural noun 1. Formerly,… … Useful english dictionary
pedal pushers — women s calf length trousers. → pedal pusher … English new terms dictionary
pedal pushers — noun plural Date: 1944 women s and girls calf length trousers … New Collegiate Dictionary
pedal pushers — slacks that extend to about the midpoint of the calf, worn by girls and women, originally used when cycling. [1940 45, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
pedal pushers — slim cut pants which end mid calf (popular during the 1950s and 1960s) … English contemporary dictionary
pedal pushers — UK / US noun [plural] tight trousers for women that finish just below the knee … English dictionary
pedal pushers — ped′al push ers n. clo (used with a pl. v.) girls and women s casual slacks reaching to mid calf • Etymology: 1940–45, amer … From formal English to slang
