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What do the English call a jumper?

Joe Ford

What do the English call a jumper?

sweater
In British English, the term jumper describes what is called a sweater in American English. Also, in more formal British usage, a distinction is made between a pinafore dress and a pinafore. The latter, though a related garment, has an open back and is worn as an apron.

What makes a jumper a jumper?

Jumper. A jumper is a long-sleeved item worn on the top half of your body, and like a sweater, is usually considered knitted or crocheted, but also seen made of jersey fabric or cotton too. Jumpers and sweaters can usually be dressed up or down, depending on the fabric and style of the design.

Is jumper an Australian word?

Following on from a recent question, in Australia we have the word jumper for a knitted long-sleeved garment, typically woollen and long-sleeved.

What’s the difference between a sweater and a jumper?

According to British dictionaries, “sweater” is used in British English in the same sense as in American English but “jumper” is commonly used instead (though some say that “sweater” is used for heavier ones worn for warmth).

Is a hoodie a jumper?

Jumper is just another name for a hoodie without a zipper. There is not a word of non-conforming jemper, if any, it’s another name for a garment called a sweater.

What is a jumper in Ireland?

In Ireland a jumper is a pinafore and a sweater is a jumper. A buttoned sweater is a cardigan, and overalls are dungarees.

What does a jumper mean in Australia?

A jumper is a kangaroo.

Do Australians Say jumper or sweater?

1 is a jumper in British / Australian / NZ English, and a sweater in North American English (while the word “jumper” refers to a pinafore dress in American English).

What do they call soda in Ireland?

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the terms ‘fizzy drink’ is common. ‘Pop’ and ‘fizzy pop’ are used in Northern England, South Wales, and the Midlands, while ‘mineral’ or ‘lemonade’ (as a general term) are used in Ireland.

What do Australians call their pants?

dacks (daks) – trousers, most likely derived from the London clothier Daks (founded in 1894).

What do they call sweaters in Australia?

‘Jumper’ meaning A sweater, sometimes but not always hoodie. Typically made of cotton. Often worn to school in winter.

What does it mean if a girl wears a hoodie?

When your girl wears your hoodie, it allows her to connect with you when you’re not around, which can be creepy or cute, depending on how you feel about the situation. Scent can trigger some seriously far away memories because of the way your brain is wired.

What’s a hoodie without a hood called?

crewneck sweatshirt
What’s a “noodie,” you ask? It’s a hoodie without the hood, aka a crewneck sweatshirt.

What do the English call a jumper?

Joe Ford

What do the English call a jumper?

In British English, the term jumper describes what is called a sweater in American English. Also, in more formal British usage, a distinction is made between a pinafore dress and a pinafore. The latter, though a related garment, has an open back and is worn as an apron.

Why do we call a jumper a jumper?

“Jumper” is actually derived from the noun “jump,” a modified form of the French “jupe,” used to mean a short coat in the 19th century (and completely unrelated to “jump” meaning “leap”). The use of “sweater” in its modern sense of “heavy knitted top worn for warmth” had appeared by the early years of the 20th century.

Is a sweater a jumper?

A sweater, also called a jumper in British English, is a piece of clothing, typically with long sleeves, made of knitted or crocheted material that covers the upper part of the body. When sleeveless, the garment is often called a slipover or sweater vest.

What is a jumper in Ireland?

In Ireland a jumper is a pinafore and a sweater is a jumper. A buttoned sweater is a cardigan, and overalls are dungarees.

Is a cardigan a jumper?

A jumper is either a pullover or a cardigan, distinguished in that cardigans open at the front while pullovers do not. In American English, a pullover may also be called a sweater.

What is a jumper in Harry Potter?

A Weasley jumper is a home-made jumper made by Molly Weasley for family and friends and sent as Christmas gifts. They usually vary in colour, but often have the recipient's first initial on the front.

Do Americans say cardigan?

As far as I know, in American English the word pullover isn't used and the word jumper refers to some kind of dress. A cardigan is like a pullover/jumper/sweater, except with buttons or a zip (zipper in US) down the middle so it doesn't go over the head.

What is the difference between a jumper and a jacket?

Jumper and jacket are two outer garments that are worn over the upper body. Both usually cover the wearer's torso and arms. The key difference between jumper and jacket is that jackets have a front opening whereas jumpers are put on over the head since they don't have an opening.

What’s the bottom of a jumper called?

Tipped ribbing is often found at the bottom edge and sleeve cuffs of a sweater, and sometimes at the neckline as well. The term "tipped" refers to the very narrow band of contrasting color at the edge of the ribbing.

What do you call a sleeveless jumper?

A sweater vest (known as a tank top or sleeveless sweater in the UK) is an item of knitwear that is similar to a sweater, but without sleeves, usually with a low-cut neckline. They were popular in the 20th century, particularly in the 1970s in the UK, and are again growing in popularity in this century.

What is a jumper clothing in Australia?

A sweater, sometimes but not always hoodie. Typically made of cotton. Often worn to school in winter. A pullover sweater.