Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions. 2015.
sweat sock — sweat′ sock n. clo a sock made of thick, absorbent cotton, wool, or other material and worn during exercise, sports, leisure activity, etc … From formal English to slang
sweat sock — noun a sock worn for athletic events • Syn: ↑athletic sock, ↑varsity sock • Hypernyms: ↑sock * * * n. a thick, absorbent, calf length sock, often worn with athletic shoes … Useful english dictionary
sweat sock — noun N. Amer. a thick, absorbent sock … English new terms dictionary
Sock — A sock is a knitted or woven type of hosiery garment for enclosing the human foot. Socks are designed to: * ease chafing between the foot and footwear, * keep the feet warm * provide comfort * be fashionable * keep the feet clean Sock is also the … Wikipedia
sock — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ knee, knee high, long ▪ ankle (esp. BrE), short ▪ thick, thin ▪ white … Collocations dictionary
sock — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. [half] hose, anklet, stocking; slang, slug, punch, clout, wallop, jab. v. t., slang, strike, slug, etc. See clothing, impulse. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. stocking, hose, ankle length stocking; see… … English dictionary for students
sock n — A very nervous man became an investments broker. Whenever there was bad news about a company he held shares in, his nervousness would make is feet begin to sweat profusely. It s apparently a common trait in investment circles, though bad news… … English expressions
athletic sock — noun a sock worn for athletic events • Syn: ↑sweat sock, ↑varsity sock • Hypernyms: ↑sock … Useful english dictionary
varsity sock — noun a sock worn for athletic events • Syn: ↑athletic sock, ↑sweat sock • Hypernyms: ↑sock … Useful english dictionary
clothing — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Wearing apparel Nouns 1. clothing, clothes, apparel, wear, dress, attire, array, raiment, garments, garb, costume, outfit, habiliment, habit, rig, ensemble, caparison, drapery, toilette, fig, wardrobe,… … English dictionary for students
