bell-bottom trousers

noun

Trousers with a wide flair towards the bottom of the legs, permitting them to be rolled-up above the knee; traditionally worn by sailors.

Meanings

nounbell-bottom trousers pl (plural only)

alternative bell-bottomed trousers

  1. pluralplural onlyTrousers with a wide flair towards the bottom of the legs, permitting them to be rolled-up above the knee; traditionally worn by sailors.
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