Shants

Pronunciation: /ʃænts/

Definitions of shants

noun a type of clothing that combines the features of shorts and pants, typically with a loose fit and elastic waistband

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a pair of shants for my vacation.

A2 She wore shants to the casual beach party.

B1 The new fashion trend this summer is shants.

B2 The designer created a unique line of shants for the runway show.

C1 The shants were made from a special blend of fabrics for maximum comfort.

C2 The high-end brand released limited edition shants for their loyal customers.

Examples of shants in a Sentence

formal The fashion designer showcased a new line of shants during the runway show.

informal I love wearing shants because they are so comfortable and versatile.

slang Check out these cool shants I found at the thrift store.

figurative His decision to quit his job and travel the world was a bold move, like shants in a sea of khakis.

Grammatical Forms of shants

• past tense: shanted
• plural: shants
• comparative: more shant
• superlative: most shant
• present tense: shant
• future tense: will shant
• perfect tense: have shanted
• continuous tense: is shanting
• singular: shant
• positive degree: shant
• infinitive: to shant
• gerund: shanting
• participle: shanted

Origin and Evolution of shants

First Known Use: 1990 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'shants' is believed to have originated as a slang term combining the words 'shorts' and 'pants'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used informally to refer to a style of shorts that are longer than typical shorts but shorter than pants, 'shants' has evolved to also describe a type of garment that combines the features of both shorts and pants, offering a versatile and practical clothing option.