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shirttail

/ˈʃɜːrtˌteɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does shirttail mean?

noun

A strip of cloth or a piece of material hanging loose at the bottom of a garment, especially a shirt. A person or thing that is barely able to afford something.

Example

"The shirttail hanging from his pants was a bit too long."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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