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threads
What does threads mean?
Clothes or an outfit. A long-standing, casual term, sometimes with a vintage flavor.
"Nice threads — you clean up well."
Origin
American slang for clothes dating back to mid-20th-century jazz and hip culture; 'threads' references the literal fabric. It's persisted casually for decades.
Frequently asked questions
What does threads mean in slang?
It means clothes or an outfit — a casual, slightly retro way to refer to what you're wearing or your wardrobe.
Is threads old-fashioned?
It has a vintage flavor, dating back to mid-century slang, but it's still used casually and understood everywhere.
Where did threads come from?
From mid-20th-century American jazz and hip slang, referencing the literal threads of fabric in clothing.
Is threads the same as garms?
Yes in meaning — both mean clothes; 'garms' is the British term and 'threads' is the older American one.
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