Shirttail
noun
The lower part of a shirt that hangs below the waist.
His shirttail was hanging out of his pants.
Often appears as...
- pulled down shirttail
- tucked in shirttail
Usage tips
Neutral
shirt, tail, hem
noun
The lower part of a shirt that hangs below the waist.
His shirttail was hanging out of his pants.
Often appears as...
- pulled down shirttail
- tucked in shirttail
Usage tips
Neutral
shirt, tail, hem
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
Understanding how 'shirttail' can denote someone on the edge of a group enhances its meaning.
She always felt like a shirttail in their conversations.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Knowing when to use 'shirttail' informally can help in casual settings.
He mentioned his shirttail relatives at the family gathering.
Pro Tip 3/3Clothing Reference
Recognizing 'shirttail' as a clothing term emphasizes its literal use.
My shirttail keeps coming untucked.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
Understanding how 'shirttail' can denote someone on the edge of a group enhances its meaning.
She always felt like a shirttail in their conversations.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Knowing when to use 'shirttail' informally can help in casual settings.
He mentioned his shirttail relatives at the family gathering.
Pro Tip 3/3Clothing Reference
Recognizing 'shirttail' as a clothing term emphasizes its literal use.
My shirttail keeps coming untucked.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
Understanding how 'shirttail' can denote someone on the edge of a group enhances its meaning.
She always felt like a shirttail in their conversations.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Context
Knowing when to use 'shirttail' informally can help in casual settings.
He mentioned his shirttail relatives at the family gathering.
Pro Tip 3/3Clothing Reference
Recognizing 'shirttail' as a clothing term emphasizes its literal use.
My shirttail keeps coming untucked.
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