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Definition of a hoodie

From Casey, for About.com

Definition: Hoodies include any hooded top or jacket, but is normally used to describe hooded sweatshirts, particularly zip-front or drawstring. The hoodie's "throw-on-and-go" concept became increasingly popular with the rise of Juicy Couture sweats.
Pronunciation: hood-e
Alternate Spellings: hoody

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