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Is it true that in the UK pants mean underwear and instead of this you use word trousers? Also do you call sweatpants sweat trousers or how?
For example if I were in the UK and I said somebody ‘I like white and green pants’
Would they think I’m talking about underpants or about trousers?
Jan 19, 2023 2:56 PM
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'Pants' is generally understood to mean underwear (male or female). We don't say 'sweat trousers'. 'Sweatpants' is used and understood but we also call those 'joggers', 'jogging bottoms' or 'tracksuit bottoms'.
January 19, 2023
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Yes, generally, the word 'pants' in the UK means women's undergarments. However, sweatpants are understood as ''sweat trousers'' so you can call them sweatpants in the UK.
January 19, 2023
Yes, in the UK, the word "pants" usually refers to underwear, while the word "trousers" is used for the pants worn outside.
January 19, 2023
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Ilia Pim
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