When did the term slacks (trousers) go out of common vernacular and why? - ThreadSky

letty64.bsky.social • 23 days ago

When did the term slacks (trousers) go out of common vernacular and why?

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Genuinely thought this was only an Americanism, like ‘pumps’ or ‘sweater-vest’. Can honestly say i’ve never used the term slacks.

letty64.bsky.social•22 days ago

Maybe it is? I definitely recall it from years back, the word doesn’t paint a pretty picture.

gooneroxon.bsky.social•22 days ago

I reckon Allardyce wears slacks. Doesn’t wash them for weeks either, keeps saying “i’ll get another wear out of them”.

josephsteyne.bsky.social•22 days ago

Never in common vernacular, maybe posh vernacular.

letty64.bsky.social•22 days ago

The word brings my mother to mind, I feel it was definitely vernacular back in the 70’s.

buxtongooner.bsky.social•22 days ago

Only ever used in ‘golf’. Fix up.

letty64.bsky.social•22 days ago

Oh, sent from Buxton golf club is it?

geezypeas.bsky.social•23 days ago

Before I was born. Hope this helps grandma x

patricksean.bsky.social•23 days ago

letty64.bsky.social•22 days ago

So rude. My mother, in her slacks, wouldn’t have stood for it.

geezypeas.bsky.social•22 days ago

I’m choosing to ignore this open goal out of respect for your mother x

letty64.bsky.social•22 days ago

RICKY!!

geezypeas.bsky.social•22 days ago

😘

letty64.bsky.social•23 days ago

Pointless thought of the day.

merse10.bsky.social•23 days ago

I still use it but only ever in a positive sense.

"I'll probably wear this shirt with a nice pair of slacks"

goonerdave66.bsky.social•23 days ago

Sounds like Starsky or Hutch 😄

robkenton.bsky.social•23 days ago

That was definitely their catch phrase 😂

letty64.bsky.social•22 days ago

Just in your head then.

I’m now imagining you in an Hawaiian shirt and a comfy pair of polyester trousers. 👀

jebarwocky.bsky.social•23 days ago

Stop slacking, Letty. People are panting as they chase careers. 😊

letty64.bsky.social•22 days ago

No, no, no!

luceelastic.bsky.social•23 days ago

My Granny used it all the time. Don't hear it much anymore, you're right

letty64.bsky.social•22 days ago

Funny one. I heard it on the radio earlier, hence my musing.

astallashereyes.bsky.social•23 days ago

I still enjoy a nice pair of slacks of a warm summer's eve.

letty64.bsky.social•22 days ago

Yes, I think you probably do.

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