Dickies
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- proper noun
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Dickies
- A deep love for bands led by screaming young men in Dickies and Chuck Taylors.
- Dickies work shirt
- blue Dickies
- wear Dickies
I got a package from a brand called about Face and it looks like they're collabing with Dickies.
- I got a package from a brand called about Face and it looks like they're collabing with Dickies.
Examples
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We used to wear those red shirts with the blue Dickies, and we used to wear the blue shirts, you could see the Dickie right through.
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The man wore durable Dickies pants while working on the construction site.
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Yeah, those mailman pants under there, Dickies, big old Dickies.
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I opened it up and saw my father in his favorite work shirt making his way down the driveway to his truck in his typical work outfit (plaid shirt and Dickies).
Blog text (20) -
Jerry, dressed in his black Dickies and a white T-shirt that went all the way down to his knees, was trying to get a red blood stain off the sidewalk.
Fiction book (1995) -
We all wore Dickies with tank tops, canvas belts with the initial belt buckles (usually of your boyfriend's first name), and dark lipstick.
Blog text (8) -
She prefers Dickies for their comfort and style when going out with friends.
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Many workers choose Dickies because they are known for their long-lasting quality.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The name Dickies is the brand name taken from the maker's surname Dickie, and it became famous for strong, simple work clothes. So when people say Dickies they mean durable workwear made by that company.