"Cosby sweater" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Cosby sweaters [plural]
Etymology: From the sweaters worn by the character Cliff Huxtable, played by Bill Cosby, on the American sitcom The Cosby Show (1984-1992). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Cosby sweater (plural Cosby sweaters)
  1. An oversized sweater featuring a loud, kitschy pattern. Wikipedia link: Bill Cosby, Philip Emeagwali, The Cosby Show Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: Bill Cosby sweater

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