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trousered

UK
/ˈtraʊ.zəd/
US
/ˈtraʊ.zɚd/

Translations

trouseredpast participle
UK
/ˈtraʊzəd/
US
/ˈtraʊzərd/
Used adjectivally as the past participle of the verb “trouser”, meaning ‘wearing trousers’ or ‘pocketed (money)’.
détournéAu sens argotique britannique, en parlant d’une somme d’argent obtenue illicitement.
The executives’ trousered profits were eventually uncovered by the auditors.
Les profits détournés des dirigeants furent finalement découverts par les auditeurs.
pantalonnéSe dit d’une personne portant un pantalon ; registre plutôt littéraire.
The trousered gentleman walked confidently into the room.
Le gentleman pantalonné entra avec assurance dans la pièce.
Additional translations
pantalonnéS’emploie pour décrire un vêtement ou une silhouette ayant l’allure d’un pantalon.
Synonyms
outfitted
garbed
attired
dressed
clothed
trouserverb

trousered

Past Simple

trousered
Past Simple
trousered
Past Participle
trousering
Gerund
UK
/ˈtraʊ.zə/
US
/ˈtraʊ.zɚ/
empocherFamilier; au sens de s’approprier de l’argent, souvent de manière considérée comme douteuse.
He managed to trouser a large sum from the deal.
Il a réussi à empocher une grosse somme dans cette affaire.
empocherFamilier; au sens de mettre rapidement ou furtivement dans sa poche.
He quietly trousered the note before anyone noticed.
Il a discrètement empoché le billet avant que quelqu’un ne s’en rende compte.
Synonyms
take
embezzle
misappropriate
keep
receive
earn
secure
collect
accept
pocket
appropriate
grab
nab
pilfer
filch
snaffle
snatch

Definitions

trouseredpast participle
Wearing trousers.
The trousered gentleman walked confidently into the room.
Having the appearance or characteristics of trousers.
The trousered design of the outfit made it both practical and stylish.
(Britain, slang) Pocketed or obtained illicitly (especially of money).
The executives’ trousered profits were eventually uncovered by the auditors.
trouserverb
To receive or take money, especially in a way that is considered greedy or unethical.
He managed to trouser a large sum from the deal.
To put (something) into one's trouser pocket or trousers, especially quickly or furtively.
He quietly trousered the note before anyone noticed.
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