jeggings
/ˈdʒɛɡɪŋz
/plural noun trademark in the UK
Tight-fitting stretch trousers for women, styled to resemble a pair of denim jeans.The past craze for leggings has been replaced by this year's trend for jeggings, close-fitting leggings made of fabric that resembles denim in appearance....
- Skintight leggings and their denim hybrid, known as jeggings, were key for the looks of Russell Brand, Pete Doherty and Agyness Deyn.
- Staying comfortably ahead of the fashion pack, Nicola Roberts plumped for a pair of on-trend jeggings today.
Origin
Early 21st century: blend of jeans and leggings.