baggies

See also: Baggies

English

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• IPA^(key): /ˈbæɡiz/

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Noun

baggies

1. plural of baggie
2. plural of baggy

Noun

baggies pl (plural only)

1. Baggy shorts worn by surfers.

   Synonym: (Australia) board bags

   • 1963, Brian Wilson (lyrics and music), “Surfin' U.S.A.”, performed by Beach Boys:

     If everybody had an ocean across the U.S.A. / Then everybody'd be surfin' like Californi-a / You'd seem 'em wearin' their baggies, Huarachi sandals too

2. (slang) Baggy cycling shorts.
   • 2021, Hannah Reynolds, 1001 Cycling Tips: The essential cyclists' guide:

     But if you are going to say hello or wave to other riders, don't make distinctions based on whether they are riding fat tyres or thin, wear their socks above or below their knee warmers, or wear Lycra or baggies.