flood pants
The term "flood pants" is often used humorously to describe trousers that are unusually short, as if prepared for high water levels.
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Definition
B2Fashion
(informal, humorous)Trousers that are intentionally or unintentionally worn above the ankle, exposing the lower leg.
Example
- He wore flood pants that showed off his colorful socks.
- Those flood pants look like they've shrunk in the wash!
B2General
(informal)Pants that are too short, often giving the impression they are meant for high water.
Example
- After a growth spurt, his favorite jeans turned into flood pants.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flood pants":
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