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Can we use the word 'topless' for a man who is wearing only his trousers?'



 
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Can we use the word 'topless' for a man who is wearing only his trousers?' #1 (permalink) Mon Jan 29, 2007 23:00 pm   Can we use the word 'topless' for a man who is wearing only his trousers?'
 

Hi

Could you please tell me if we may use the word 'topless' for a man who is wearing only his trousers and no shirt at all? If no, any other option?

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Can we use the word 'topless' for a man who is wearing only his trousers?' #2 (permalink) Tue Jan 30, 2007 2:05 am   Can we use the word 'topless' for a man who is wearing only his trousers?'
 

Hi Tom

Theoretically, you could, but the word topless is mainly used when referring to a woman.

To talk about a man, you might say 'shirtless' or 'bare-chested'.

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Can we use the word 'topless' for a man who is wearing only his trousers?' #3 (permalink) Tue Jan 30, 2007 16:53 pm   Can we use the word 'topless' for a man who is wearing only his trousers?'
 

or "flaunting his beer gut".

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