"parachute pants" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: The nylon material resembles that of a parachute. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} parachute pants pl (plural only)
  1. A style of trousers characterized by the use of nylon, especially ripstop nylon, associated with breakdancing culture in the 1980s. Wikipedia link: parachute pants Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Clothing
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