shirsey

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noun

A type of T-shirt similar to that worn by a sportsman, typically with a number on the back

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Meanings

nounshirsey (plural shirseys)

plural shirseys

  1. A type of T-shirt similar to that worn by a sportsman, typically with a number on the back

    On Wednesday, James killed his shirsey.

    2015 November 4, Scott Cacciola, “Cavaliers, Taking Cue From LeBron James’s Sleeves, Go on Tear to Beat Knicks”, in New York Times

Origin

Blend of shirt + jersey.

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Cite this entry
APA

shirsey. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shirsey

MLA

“shirsey.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shirsey. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shirsey,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shirsey.

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