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sweatshirty en · ADJ

Etymology

From sweatshirt + -y.

Meanings

1. Resembling or characteristic of a sweatshirt.
   • There’s a lot of what I call “flash-dancing,” very ’80s, sweatshirty loose fabrics. 2009 January 2, Hannah Crowley, quoting Rachel Strules, “What I’m into: Rachel Strules: Boutique owner, trend spotter”, in The Burlington Free Press, volume 182, number 2, page 2C:
   • The Austin Maroons should get some new jersies; the ones they use not only have a sweatshirty look but the numerals have faded so that they blend perfectly into the grey background, making it impossible to tell who’s who. 1935 October 6, Brown Booth, “Maroons’ Echoes”, in Sunday American-Statesman, volume 22, number 130, Austin, Tex., section “Passing Rodgers”, page 10, column 1:
   • L.A.’s Greg Lauren elevated sweatshirty fleece and fused it with denim, and BCBG’s Cal-inspired tie-dye knits were festival-ready. 2015 September 20, Booth Moore, “Five lasting impressions”, in Los Angeles Times, section “Comfort is king”, page P5, column 1:

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