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Hot pants
01
a type of shorts that are typically short, tight-fitting, and high-waisted ften worn by women in the 1960s and 1970s
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
hot pants
What are "hot pants"?
Hot pants are a type of very short shorts, typically worn by women, that have a high waistline and expose a significant portion of the upper thigh. They were popularized in the 1970s as a fashion item and are often made of lightweight fabrics such as denim, cotton, or synthetic materials. While they can be considered a type of shorts, hot pants are distinguished by their short length and tight fit, which emphasizes the wearer's curves.
Examples
She paired her glittery hot pants with a crop top for the music festival.
02
a state of sexual arousal
