Definition of jeggings in English:
jeggings
plural noun ˈdʒɛɡɪŋzˈdʒɛɡɪŋz
trademark in UK Tight-fitting stretch trousers for women, styled to resemble a pair of denim jeans.
Example sentencesExamples
- The past craze for leggings has been replaced by this year's trend for jeggings, close-fitting leggings made of fabric that resembles denim in appearance.
- I toddled off to the changing rooms with a pair of black jeggings over my arm.
- Skintight leggings and their denim hybrid, known as jeggings, were key for the looks of Russell Brand, Pete Doherty and Agyness Deyn.
- Staying comfortably ahead of the fashion pack, Nicola Roberts plumped for a pair of on-trend jeggings today.
- Chances are, if you do not find skinny jeans or leggings a flattering choice for your figure, you won't find jeggings flattering either.
Origin
Early 21st century: blend of jeans and leggings.
Definition of jeggings in US English:
jeggings
plural nounˈdʒɛɡɪŋzˈjeɡiNGz
trademark in UK Tight-fitting stretch pants for women, styled to resemble a pair of denim jeans.
Example sentencesExamples
- I toddled off to the changing rooms with a pair of black jeggings over my arm.
- Staying comfortably ahead of the fashion pack, Nicola Roberts plumped for a pair of on-trend jeggings today.
- The past craze for leggings has been replaced by this year's trend for jeggings, close-fitting leggings made of fabric that resembles denim in appearance.
- Chances are, if you do not find skinny jeans or leggings a flattering choice for your figure, you won't find jeggings flattering either.
- Skintight leggings and their denim hybrid, known as jeggings, were key for the looks of Russell Brand, Pete Doherty and Agyness Deyn.
Origin
Early 21st century: blend of jeans and leggings.