What does slim mean?

[Slimy]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #120 "Conversations and Comprehension (2)", question 6

Customer: Hi, I'm looking for some slim cut jeans about size 30.
Clerk: Yes, we have some right here. What color do you want?
Customer: I want the darker ones. Can I try them on?
Clerk: Sure, the fitting rooms are right over there.
What does the customer want? ..........

(a) a dress
(b) a pair of jeans
(c) a pair of shoes

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #120 "Conversations and Comprehension (2)", answer 6

Customer: Hi, I'm looking for some slim cut jeans about size 30.
Clerk: Yes, we have some right here. What color do you want?
Customer: I want the darker ones. Can I try them on?
Clerk: Sure, the fitting rooms are right over there.
What does the customer want? a pair of jeans.

Correct answer: (b) a pair of jeans
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what is slim

[Alan]

Hi,

'Slim' has the sense of thin or of being tight fitting. The verb 'slim' is used to describe trying to lose weight.

Alan
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