Jorts

Pronunciation: /dʒɔrts/

Definitions of jorts

noun a type of clothing item that is a combination of jeans and shorts

Example Sentences

A1 I like to wear jorts in the summer.

A2 She bought a new pair of jorts for her vacation.

B1 Jorts are a popular choice for casual outdoor activities.

B2 The denim used to make jorts is usually recycled from old jeans.

C1 Some fashion experts believe that jorts will never go out of style.

C2 The designer showcased a collection featuring jorts at the fashion show.

Examples of jorts in a Sentence

formal The dress code for the event specified that jorts were not allowed.

informal I love wearing jorts in the summer because they are so comfortable.

slang Check out my new jorts, they're perfect for the beach.

figurative His jorts were a symbol of his laid-back attitude towards life.

Grammatical Forms of jorts

• past tense: jorted
• plural: jorts
• comparative: more jorty
• superlative: most jorty
• present tense: jort
• future tense: will jort
• perfect tense: have jorted
• continuous tense: is jorting
• singular: jort
• positive degree: jorty
• infinitive: to jort
• gerund: jorting
• participle: jorted

Origin and Evolution of jorts

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'jorts' is a portmanteau of 'jeans' and 'shorts'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used informally to describe denim shorts, 'jorts' has become a widely recognized term for this type of clothing in casual and fashion contexts.