In English
the term "short trousers" has been used, but only for shorts that are
a short version of real trousers (pants).The American term "short
pants" is probably the nearest equivalent in the USA. In the U.S., these might nowadays
be called "dress shorts", a term which has not gained much currency
in Britain. A somewhat similar garment worn by men in Australia is called "stubbies".
"Shorts" is used unqualified in British English to refer to sports
shorts, athletic shorts, or casual shorts, the last nowadays being, in the UK
itself, commonplace in warm weather.
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