"sponge-bag pants" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} sponge-bag pants pl (plural only)
  1. Alternative form of spongebag pants Tags: alt-of, alternative, plural, plural-only Alternative form of: spongebag pants
    Sense id: en-sponge-bag_pants-en-noun-ERG0EAze Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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          "ref": "1942 June 28, “Hotel Holds Bag for Long Gang’s Popsicle Shindig”, in Sunday News, volume 22, number 9, New York, N.Y., page 4",
          "text": "The spectacle of former Gov. Richard W. Leche, in claw-hammer coat and sponge-bag pants, solemnly lapping a Good Humor bar while prosecuting the diplomatic amenities with the President of Nicaragua, has been evoked by a wrangle over who pays for the hokey pokey.",
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