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Definition of jorts

jorts

/ˈdʒɔːrts/
jorts

Plural:jorts
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• noun

1

A pair of shorts made of denim fabric, either manufactured as such or created by cutting the legs off a pair of jeans.

Example

"During the humid summer festival, many attendees wore vintage graphic tees paired with frayed jorts."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century as a portmanteau blending 'jeans' and 'shorts'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jorts. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jorts
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