"short trousers" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: short + trousers Etymology templates: {{compound|en|short|trousers}} short + trousers Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} short trousers pl (plural only)
  1. Trousers reaching as far as the knee, typically worn by young boys. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: short pants [North-America] Derived forms: in short trousers

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