stringer

Definition

A tank top with massive arm holes and minimal fabric, designed to showcase your physique while technically qualifying as clothing. The peacock feathers of gym attire.

Example Usage

Brad showed up to the gym in a stringer so revealing that his entire torso was visible from the side—we get it, you have abs.

Origin

Bodybuilding culture, named for the thin strips of fabric connecting front and back

Fun Fact

Some commercial gyms have banned stringers in dress codes, leading to protests from bodybuilders claiming discrimination.

Source: Bodybuilding and gym culture

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