noun General Slang

singlet

SING-let · noun · informal

A sleeveless vest or tank top

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A sleeveless undershirt or tank top; the black woollen 'Swanndri'-style bush singlet is a rural icon.

“It was so hot he stripped down to his singlet.”
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singlet In A Sentence

It was so hot he stripped down to his singlet.

Origin & Usage

British and Australasian term for a sleeveless vest.

People Also Ask

What is a singlet?

A singlet is a sleeveless undershirt or tank top. In New Zealand and Australia it's the everyday word for what Americans call a tank top.

What is a bush singlet?

A bush singlet is a black woollen sleeveless top associated with rural and outdoor work, and it's something of a Kiwi icon.

Is a singlet the same as a tank top?

Yes, singlet is the British and Australasian term for the sleeveless top known elsewhere as a tank top.

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