Meaning
Tight, stretchy trousers or tights worn by women — an everyday and dancehall wardrobe staple. In the dance, bright, boldly patterned leggings show off the movement of the wine and the skinout, and they are a fixture of dancehall fashion, worn to be seen. Beyond the dance they are ordinary casual and comfortable wear, but in the dancehall context the word carries the whole flavour of the women's frank, celebratory display of the body to the music, one of the signature looks of the party.
Examples
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She wear a bright leggings to di dance.
She wore bright leggings to the party.
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Di gyal dem wine inna dem leggings.
The girls dance in their leggings.
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Buy a new leggings from di vendor.
Buy new leggings from the vendor.
Origin
From 'leggings' (leg coverings); a staple of women's everyday and dancehall wear.
How it’s used
Women's tights/stretch trousers; a dancehall-fashion staple. Compare 'batty rider' (short shorts), 'wine'.