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slacks

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/slæks/ · slacks

Loose-fitting trousers that are casual or semi-formal.

Meanings

nounformal

Loose-fitting trousers that are casual or semi-formal.

ڈھیلے ڈھالے پینٹ جو روزمرہ یا نیم رسمی ہوتے ہیں۔

سلیکس

slacks

Formal: نیم رسمی پینٹ

Synonyms

trouserspantschinosپینٹتھوڑے ڈھیلےچینو

Antonyms

shortsjeansleggingsشارٹسجیन्सلیجنز

Common Collocations

  • dress slacks
  • casual slacks
  • tailored slacks

Example Sentences

He wore a pair of slacks to the meeting.

اس نے میٹنگ کے لیے سلیکس پہنے۔

Us ne meeting ke liye slacks pehne.

She prefers slacks over skirts for work.

اسے کام کے لیے سکرٹس کی بجائے سلیکس پسند ہیں۔

Usay kaam ke liye skirts ki bajaye slacks pasand hain.

These slacks are very comfortable for daily wear.

یہ سلیکس روزمرہ پہننے کے لیے بہت آرام دہ ہیں۔

Yeh slacks rozmarra pehnay ke liye bohat aaram deh hain.

Easily Confused With

trousers:Slacks are typically a specific type of trousers that are more casual and looser fitting.
jeans:Jeans are generally made from denim and are more fitted compared to slacks.

Word Family

slack
adjectiveڈھیلا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of slacks as 'slack' fitting trousers that are easygoing and comfortable.

Picture a relaxed day at the park wearing casual slacks.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "slack" — loose or baggy trousers

First known use: 1920s

The term 'slacks' began to be used in the early 20th century to describe loose-fitting trousers. Initially, it was often associated with men's casual wear and later became popular in women's fashion as well.