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Hot pants

Scope note

Term used in the late 1960s and early 1970s for short shorts. Often made of luxurious fabrics, such as leather or suede, and sometimes made with straps or a bib.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000243776

Broader Terms used

short shorts

Term used for

pants, hot

Created

13yrs ago

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