gym shorts
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]gym (short for gymnastics) + shorts
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Noun
[edit]- A type of relatively lightweight shorts with elastic waistbands designed for use in sports and physical activity, especially gym class. The terms basketball shorts and mesh shorts are used nearly synonymously with gym shorts in the United States, despite their different initial usage.