Meaning & use

cardi

noun·Everyday

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An informal, shortened term for a cardigan, a knitted sweater that opens down the front.

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She threw on a cosy cardi before heading out into the cool evening air.

He kept a spare cardi in his desk drawer for chilly office mornings.

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"Cardi" is common informal British usage, particularly in casual or conversational speech.

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