parachute pants

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What does parachute pants mean?

A style of trousers characterized by the use of nylon, especially ripstop nylon, associated with breakdancing culture in the 1980s.

Where does parachute pants come from?

The nylon material resembles that of a parachute.

How to pronounce parachute pants

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