spongebags en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
From sponge + bags.
Meanings
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(UK, plural, plural-only, slang) Formal trousers.
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.
1967, Mary Bosticco, Etiquette for the businessman at home and abroad, page 7:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| spongebag | attributive | lexicographic |