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Are you "pantless" or "pantsless"? Who (or what) is Beetlejuice?

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

CHAPTER

The Evolution and Usage of 'Pantless' and 'Pantsless'

This chapter delves into the complexities of applying the suffix 'less' to both singular and plural nouns, centering on 'pantless' versus 'pantsless.' It also covers the historical journey of the term 'pants,' its roots in 'pantaloons,' and the variances in its interpretation within American and British English.

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