trouˈser transitive verb (slang)

To appropriate (money, etc), to pocket

Forming nouns, as in trouser-leg, trouser-pocket, trouser-stretcher

trouˈsered adjective

Wearing trousers

trouˈsering noun

(usu in pl) material for trousers

trouser suit noun

A woman's suit, consisting of a jacket and trousers

all mouth and no trousers (informal)

Given to making boasts that are not backed up by one's actions

(caught) with one's trousers down

(taken) unawares

wear the trousers

(used esp of a wife) to be the dominant partner in a marriage