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shirttails

/ˈʃɜːrttælz/ /ˈʃɜːrttʰeɪlz/

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noun

The single or split (then rather plural) bottom part of a shirt, below the waist, especially in the back, which, when not tucked into trousers or other vestment, hangs over the wearer's tail-end, like a tail.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "He quickly tucked his shirttails into his jeans before the school bell rang." "

appearance wear body part style

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noun

(by extension) The tail-end or periphery of something.

Examples :

"The small gift shop operated on the shirttails of the museum's popularity, hoping to attract visitors leaving the main exhibit. "

part appearance

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noun

A tenuous connection.

Examples :

"Despite their falling out, a few shirttails of friendship remained, connecting them through their shared childhood memories. "

part aspect style

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noun

A distant kinship.

Examples :

"Although they haven't seen each other in years, the cousins still share some shirttails of family history. "

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noun

A small portion

Examples :

"He only caught shirttails of the movie because he arrived so late. "

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noun

Something small and unimportant.

Examples :

"The teacher dismissed the minor issues as just shirttails of the larger problem. "