bi–swing

adjective \ˈbī-ˈswiŋ\

Definition of BI-SWING

: made with a pleat or gusset at the back of the arms <bi–swing jacket>

¹bi- + swing; perhaps from the freedom of movement allowed by this jacket

First Known Use: 1937

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