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Pants that promise business while quietly admitting defeat on formal.

means Casual trousers worn for everyday or semi-formal occasions — a notch dressier than jeans, a notch lazier than a suit.

from From 'slack,' meaning loose or relaxed, dating back to Old English 'slæc.' The trousers were named for their looser, more relaxed cut compared to tightly fitted formal pants — comfort baked right into the name.

name origin
from slack meaning loose, not lazy
dad uniform
the pants equivalent of a firm handshake
formality rank
dressier than jeans, less committed than suits
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