gym strip

noun

A set of clothing (generally a T-shirt and shorts) brought to school to wear during gym class.

Meanings

noungym strip (plural gym strips)

plural gym strips

  1. 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 15
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    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 53

    I 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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