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jeggings
(jeg|gings)
Pronunciation:
/ˈdʒɛgɪŋz/
plural noun
British
tight-fitting stretch trousers for women, styled to resemble a pair of denim jeans.
Origin:
early 21st century
: blend of
jeans
and
leggings
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