Shants

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An article of clothing too long to be designated as shorts, but too short to be considered pants. informal, plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    Synonym of convertible pants. plural, plural-only

Etymology

Blend of shorts + pants.

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