fine silk trousers; dandy; playboy
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fine silk trousers; luxurious clothing worn by wealthy young men
archaicLiterary term referring to the expensive silk garments worn by the wealthy in ancient China. Often used to symbolize luxury and privilege.
In ancient times, noble young men often wore fine silk trousers to display their wealth and status.
Dressed in luxurious silk garments with a jade belt around his waist, he looked every bit the wealthy young gentleman.
noun
rich young man; dandy; fop; playboy
archaicFigurative and often derogatory term referring to spoiled, wealthy young men who are perceived as idle, extravagant, or incompetent. Similar to the English 'trust-fund kid' or 'dandy'.
He is a spoiled rich kid who idles away his days without doing any honest work.
These dandyish habits must be changed, or he will never amount to anything.
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Don't be fooled by his nice clothes—he's actually just a fop with no real skills.