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Where does “zoot suit” come from?

zoot suit (English) comes from English zoot — A zoot suit; A marijuana cigarette; PCP;...

zoot suit (English): An outfit featuring a suit with broad shoulders,...

Definitions

  1. An outfit featuring a suit with broad shoulders,...

Ancestry of “zoot suit”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishzootA zoot suit; A marijuana cigarette; PCP;...

Words derived from “zoot suit”

  • zoot-suiter
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