baggies

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Meaning · English

Baggy cycling shorts.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But if you are going to say hello or wave to other riders, don't make distinctions based on whether they are riding fat tyres or thin, wear their socks above or below their knee warmers, or wear Lycra or baggies.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “baggies” mean?

Baggy cycling shorts.

Is “baggies” formal or informal?

baggies is generally slang.