In my specific childhood bit of North/West Yorkshire, "pants" means both; it's usually clear which from context. However, "vest and pants" always means underwear, e.g. "if you forget your PE kit you'll have to do gymnastics in your vest and pants". It's therefore hilarious to me that in USEng, "vest and pants" means "waistcoat and trousers".
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regna
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Date: 2025-05-13 06:27 am (UTC)However, "vest and pants" always means underwear, e.g. "if you forget your PE kit you'll have to do gymnastics in your vest and pants". It's therefore hilarious to me that in USEng, "vest and pants" means "waistcoat and trousers".