Meanings
plural gym strips
- British ColumbiaA set of clothing (generally a T-shirt and shorts) brought to school to wear during gym class.
Before I forget, I take my gym strip into the laundry room off the kitchen and toss my t-shirt, shorts and socks in the washing machine.
2016, Rosalyn Marie Francis, Math Troubles, page 152 more examples
But finally, finally the bell rang at two thirty and she could grab her gym strip — that is, her shorts and t-shirt — and head to the change rooms.
2001, Sandra Diersch, Home Court Advantage, page 53I unlock my tote box and reach for my gym strip. I grab my stuff and head for a toilet cubicle to change. I hate gym days. Gym class ruins a perfectly good Friday.
2002, Diane Tullson, Edge, page 52
Origin
First attested in a 1952 article in the Victoria Daily Times. Used primarily in Victoria-area papers through the 1960s.
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