: made with a pleat or gusset at the back of the arms
bi-swing jacket

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Jackets with a bi-swing back allow a full range of motion and benefit those who wear sherpa jackets while working. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

bi- entry 1 + swing; perhaps from the freedom of movement allowed by this jacket

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bi-swing was in 1937

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“Bi-swing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bi-swing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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