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PRONUNCIATION OF PEDAL PUSHERS

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEDAL PUSHERS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pedal pushers is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PEDAL PUSHERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

pedal pushers

Pedal pushers

Pedal pushers are calf-length trousers that were popular during the 1950s and the early 1960s. Often cuffed and worn tight to the skin, they are related in style to Capri pants, and are sometimes referred to as "clam diggers". The name "pedal pushers" originated from the style originally worn by cyclists, but the style quickly became identified with teenage girls. They are the subject of "Pink Pedal Pushers", a song by Carl Perkins. A novelty song from the 1950s on MGM records was called "Skin Tight, Pin Stripped, Purple Pedal Pushers" by Sheb Wooley, the same person who had his biggest hit with "Purple People Eaters".

Definition of pedal pushers in the English dictionary

The definition of pedal pushers in the dictionary is calf-length trousers or jeans worn by women.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEDAL PUSHERS

pedagoguery
pedagoguish
pedagoguism
pedagogy
pedal
pedal bin
pedal brake
pedal cycle
pedal cyclist
pedal point
pedal steel guitar
pedalboat
pedalcar
pedaler
pedalfer
pedalier
pedalled
pedaller
pedalling
pedalo

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEDAL PUSHERS

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Archers
bathers
bleachers
Everly Brothers
feathers
Founding Fathers
gnashers
hers
his and hers
horsefeathers
leathers
of hers
others
publishers
smithers
the others
the Pilgrim Fathers
Weightwatchers
withers

Synonyms and antonyms of pedal pushers in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pedal pushers» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEDAL PUSHERS

Find out the translation of pedal pushers to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pedal pushers from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pedal pushers» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

七分裤
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

calzas
570 millions of speakers

English

pedal pushers
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पेडल pushers
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دافعات دواسة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

педаль толкатели
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Corsários
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্যাডাল পুশার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

corsaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pedal pushers
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pedalritter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペダルプッシャー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

페달 푸셔
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pedal pushers
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đẩy đạp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மிதி பஸ்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेडल पूशर्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Pedal iticiler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

pinocchietti
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pedał pchaczy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

педаль штовхачі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

impingatoare pedala
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ωστικά πεντάλ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pedaal pushers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pedal langare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

pedal langere
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pedal pushers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEDAL PUSHERS»

The term «pedal pushers» is regularly used and occupies the 75.217 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEDAL PUSHERS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pedal pushers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEDAL PUSHERS»

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Pedal Pushers: 14 Pieces to Play with Pedal
Every student wants to use the pedal! John Robert Poe has created 14 easy-to-play pieces that "require" the use of the damper pedal. Most pieces use only five-note positions with register changes indicated by octave signs.
‎2000
2
Entrepreneurial Finance
The costs of plastic pedals and extensions; bolts, washers, and nuts; reflective material; and a microchip to provide the music when the bicycle is pedaled are expected to be $2.33 per pair of Pedal Pushers. Assembly costs are projected at  ...
J. Leach, Ronald Melicher, 2014
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The Pedal Pushers Handbook -for Bikes with Gears
This retailer's warranty handbook includes information on bicycle maintenance.
Pedal Pushers (Firm), 1998
4
LIFE
This whimsy has now produced a trim variety of long shorts, called "pedal pushers." Introduced at recent college fashion shows, they look like little boys' short pants. Best footwear with pedal pushers are moccasins. Since these are rationed, ...
5
Fashion 101: A Crash Course in Clothing
PEDAL PUSHERS what they look like: Pedal pushers are straight- cut pants that fall right below who made them: After WWII, pedal pushers became a lady's only proper attire for Pedal Pushers Finally, in 1913, the modern zipper, with its ...
Erika Stalder, 2008
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The Coldest Fear
“Nice pedal pushers, Nancy,” the chief said to Samuels and then, “This here's some detectives from Evansville. They want to ask you some questions about Cordelia. You be nice and answer them truthfully, you hear me?” Jack extended a ...
Rick Reed, 2011
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Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of ...
Pedal pushers—so named for their obvious benefit to bikers, for whom long pants might get caught in the chain—are essentially long shorts. A woman on the cover of the August, 28, 1944, issue of Life magazine looks relaxed and happy in a ...
Tim Gunn, 2013
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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Fashion Sewing
Pedal pushers, which were very popular during the 1940s, came into fashion for riding bikes. The length of the leg stopped at about mid-calf. This prevented the pants from getting caught in a bicycle's gear chain. Pedal pushers had enough ...
Carole Ann Camp, 2011
9
Don't Shoot! I'm Just the Avon Lady!
Wait for the old lady in the pink “Doin' the Puyallup” shirt with serious underarm flab and pedal pushers to call for the next three people in line with her squeaky voice. Man, Iwas number forty, sometimes number fifty, had no car to crash the ...
10
The Sea Between Us
Her mother always made her wear dresses, except on the rare occasion when she was allowed to wear pedal pushers. It was funny how fashions changed, and then eventually came back into fashion. Pedal pushers had recently done that.
Penny Rae, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEDAL PUSHERS»

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GDC: CCT Cast of 'Grease' Singing 'Summer Nights'
... gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the time in this rollicking musical. «ABC6OnYourSide.com, Jul 15»
2
Riders Deal with the Weather as Multiple Sclerosis TRAM Kicks Off
Compared to years in the past, pedal pushers believe the weather was tolerable. Nikki Lohse says, "we've had hotter, and we've had colder. «WDIO-TV, Jul 15»
3
Biking in Snohomish County
Everett Loop and a Concert: Mary Jo Gerst leads this 20-mile Pedal Pushers ride, which meets at 10 a.m. July 29 at Thornton A. Sullivan Park ... «HeraldNet, Jul 15»
4
Whatever happened to our favorite phrases?
... shoes any more than they would ask someone on Facebook if they were going to wear pedal pushers to the school skating party at the Prom. «Quad City Times, Jul 15»
5
Pedal pushers
Four-year-old twins Wyatt and Amelia Blickenstaff and their big brother, 6-year-old Carter, pedal their way to medals in the "Lil' Red Draggin'" ... «McCook Daily Gazette, Jul 15»
6
Fair tractor pull up in air after accident
At the Washington County Fair, spectators and participants can still expect the pedal pushers and farm division of the tractor pull at 6 p.m. July ... «Blair Enterprise Publishing, Jul 15»
7
Pedal pushers raises thousands for Joining Jack
AROUND 200 people got on their bikes to help Joining Jack in the Great Manchester Cycle. Tackling distances of either 13, 26 or 52 miles, the ... «Wigan Today, Jul 15»
8
E-bikes hitting Somerville's streets
Residents riding through the streets on their bicycles are a common sight in Somerville, but pedal pushers are now being joined by motorized ... «Wicked Local Somerville, Jul 15»
9
800 Riders expected for the 4th Pedal Pushers
Fun, fitness, and friendship, this is the ethos of the Pedal Pushers cycling group that was formed on March 10 by two enthusiasts Lalanthi ... «Ceylon Daily News, Jul 15»
10
Minnie Driver keeps it casual in leggings and floral top
Minnie, 45, kept it casual in a floral top and pedal pushers with her long dark hair in loose curls around her shoulders. Scroll down for video. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Pedal pushers [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pedal-pushers>. Apr 2024 ».
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