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View synonyms for pedal pushers

pedal pushers

plural noun

  1. slacks that extend to about the midpoint of the calf, worn by girls and women, originally used when cycling.

pedal pushers

plural noun

  1. calf-length trousers or jeans worn by women

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pedal pushers1

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45

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