shirtsleeves

/ˈʃɜrtˌslivz/
noun
  1. The sleeves of a shirt.
    • He rolled up his shirtsleeves to wash the dishes.
    • Her shirtsleeves were too long, so she folded them at the cuffs.
    • The tailor measured the length of the shirtsleeves carefully.
adjective
  1. Describing a style of clothing or a situation where a person is not wearing a jacket, often implying informality or a relaxed atmosphere.
    • The office had a shirtsleeves dress code on casual Fridays.
    • It was a shirtsleeves meeting, with everyone comfortable in the warm room.
    • He preferred a shirtsleeves approach to work, avoiding formal suits.
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