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silk stocking

/sɪlk ˈstɒkɪŋ/

Traducción: Término coloquial estadounidense histórico que designa a una persona rica y aristocrática de clase alta, a menudo usado para referirse a un miembro de la élite o de un estrato social privilegiado. La expresión proviene del lujo de las medias de seda que usaban los ricos en el siglo XIX y principios del XX.

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/sɪlk ˈstɒkɪŋ/C1slangamericanobsoleto
  • esTérmino coloquial estadounidense histórico que designa a una persona rica y aristocrática de clase alta, a menudo usado para referirse a un miembro de la élite o de un estrato social privilegiado. La expresión proviene del lujo de las medias de seda que usaban los ricos en el siglo XIX y principios del XX.

A historical American slang term referring to a wealthy, aristocratic, or upper-class person, often used to describe a member of the elite or a privileged social class. The phrase originates from the luxury of silk stockings worn by the rich in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

  1. Wealthy or aristocratic personC1informalamerican

    A person belonging to the upper class or wealthy elite, historically associated with wearing silk stockings.

    espersona rica o aristócrata

    • The party was full of silk stockings from the old money families.
    • He acts like a silk stocking, looking down on everyone else.
    • The silk stockings of the town refused to mingle with the common folk.
  2. Symbol of luxury or privilegeC1informalamerican

    Used to describe something that is associated with wealth, luxury, or high social status.

    essímbolo de lujo o privilegio

    • That neighborhood is a silk stocking district with huge mansions.
    • She lives a silk stocking life, never worrying about money.
    • The club is a silk stocking establishment, exclusive to the rich.