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Definition of pants - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
outerwearUS outer garment covering waist to ankles or kneesUS
- He wore pants to the office every day.
2.
underwearUK undergarment covering genitals and buttocksUK
- She bought new pants from the store.
3.
- The movie was pants, not worth watching.
Adjective
- The movie was pants, so we left early.
Images of pants
outer garment covering waist to ankles or knees
Expressions with pants
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pull-up underwear for boys during toilet training
He proudly wore his big-boy pants today.
person who is pushy or domineering
My sister can be such a bossy pants sometimes.
someone who acts superior or pretentious
Don't be such a fancy pants, it's just a casual dinner.
pants that are too short
He wore flood pants that showed his ankles.
surprise someone when they are unprepared or vulnerable
He caught his opponent with their pants down during the debate.
wait without getting angry
Keep your pants on, the show will start soon.
to an absolute or total extent
He charmed the pants off everyone at the party.
using intuition or improvisation without a plan
She navigated the meeting by the seat of her pants.
feeling of restlessness or impatience
He had ants in his pants waiting for the concert to start.
feeling very restless or unable to stay still
He has ants in the pants before the big game.
inability to stay still due to excitement
On vacation morning, I had ants in your pants and couldn’t sit still.
stay calm and patient in a situation
Keep your pants on, we'll leave soon.
forceful reminder to start or get going
The deadline was a kick in the pants for him.
to lose a significant amount of money
I shorted the stock, and I lost my pants.
having an inflated sense of self-importance
Ever since his promotion, he's been too big for his pants.
be the dominant partner in a relationship
In their marriage, she clearly wears the pants.
feel extreme embarrassment or nervousness
She almost wet her pants from nervousness before the speech.
unprepared or embarrassed in a vulnerable situation
The team was with their pants down during the surprise inspection.
attitude of taking responsibility
She put on her big-girl pants and faced the challenge.
reveal something personal or embarrassing
She dropped her pants and admitted her mistake in front of everyone.
become extremely scared or nervous
He almost filled his pants when he saw the ghost.
used to accuse someone of lying
When he denied it, she shouted, 'Liar liar pants on fire!'
to lose a significant amount of money
He invested poorly and lost his pants in the stock market.
defecate involuntarily in one's clothing
He laughed so hard he pooped his pants.
Origin of pants
English, pantaloon (a type of garment)
Terms with pants included in their meaning
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clothing
pants worn in warm weather or for sports
clothing
casual pants made from denim, typically dyed blue
clothing
rear pocket on a pair of pants
casual pants
loose pants for exercise, relaxing, or comfort, often with elastic waist
clothing
push shirt fabric under pants
pants fit
clothing size based on waist measurement
clothing
not tucked into pants or skirt
pants leg
end of a pants leg when folded up
sleepwear
clothes for sleeping, usually a shirt and pants
clothing
one of the two parts of pants that cover each leg
fashion
a style of wearing pants below the waist showing underwear
fashion
thong showing above the waistband of pants
maturity
symbolic pants representing maturity or responsibility
clothing
loose pants with large pockets on the sides
outdoor wear
pants designed for outdoor activities with extra storage
clothing
pants that end mid-calf
clothing
pants with legs widening below the knee
clothing
pants that are too short
body feature
overhanging fat that spills over the waistband of tight pants
bib pants
loose pants with a bib and straps
clothes
loose soft pants for comfort or exercise
garment
loose-fitting pants with many pockets, used for military or casual wear
clothing
loose-fitting pants made of denim or sturdy cotton
workwear
denim pants with bib and shoulder straps
Examples of pants in a sentence
The tailor altered his pants for a better fit. He folded his pants neatly in the drawer. The pants were too tight for comfort. That old car is pants, always breaking down. The service at the restaurant was pants. His performance in the game was absolutely pants.
The service at the restaurant was pants, leaving us disappointed.
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- French:pantalon, nul, ...
- German:Hosen, miserabel, ...
- Italian:pantaloni, scadente, ...
- Spanish:pantalones, pésimo, ...
- Portuguese:calças, péssimo, ...
- Chinese:长裤, 糟糕的, ...
- Japanese:ズボン, ひどい, ...
- Arabic:سِرْوَال, رَدِيء جِدًّا, ...
- Hebrew:מִכְנָסַיִם, עָלוּב, ...
- Russian:брюки, отвратительный, ...
- Ukrainian:штани, низькоякісний, ...
- Hindi:पैंट, निकृष्ट, ...
Definition of pant - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
breathingbreathe quickly after exertion or excitement
- He began to pant after the long run.
2.
emotionDated long eagerly or desire earnestlyDated
- She panted for a chance to travel.
Noun
1.
respirationUK quick heavy breathing or the sound it makesUK
- After running, his pant was loud and fast.
2.
emotionDated eager longing or desireDated
- His pant for adventure was evident.
Expressions with pant
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breathe quickly and loudly after hard activity
He began to puff and pant after running up the hill.
one of the two parts of pants that cover each leg
He tore his pant leg on a sharp nail.
make a series of hoots and pants
The chimpanzees began to pant-hoot loudly in the forest.
Origin of pant
Old French, pantaisier (gasp)
Examples of pant in a sentence
The dog began to pant in the hot sun. He panted for recognition in his field. The students panted for the end of the semester. A pant escaped him when he saw the surprise. She heard a pant behind the closed door. Her pant for knowledge drove her to study.
The pant for success kept him motivated.
View all translations of pant
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- French:haleter, halètement, ...
- German:keuchen, Hecheln, ...
- Italian:ansimare, respiro affannoso, ...
- Spanish:jadear, jadeo, ...
- Portuguese:ofegar, ofego, ...
- Chinese:喘气, 欲望, ...
- Japanese:息を切らす, 息切れ, ...
- Arabic:لهث, لُهاث, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִתְנַשֵּׁף, הִתְנַשְּׁפוּת, ...
- Russian:запыхаться, заглотное дыхание, ...
- Ukrainian:задихатися, задишка, ...
- Hindi:हाँफना, हांफना, ...
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