shirtsleeve
2shirtsleeve
adj \-ˌslēvz\\-ˌslēvd\Definition of SHIRTSLEEVE
1
a : being without a coat <a shirtsleeve spectator> b : calling for the removal of coats for the sake of comfort or efficiency <shirtsleeve weather>
2
: marked by informality and directness <shirtsleeve diplomacy>
See Variants of SHIRTSLEEVE
shirtsleeve also shirt·sleeves \-ˌslēvz\ or shirt·sleeved \-ˌslēvd\
First Known Use of SHIRTSLEEVE
1842
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