Definition of Darwin rig in English:

Darwin rig

noun

mass nounAustralian

Semi-formal dress for a man consisting of a white shirt, long trousers (or shorts with long white socks), and no jacket.
Darwin rig is de rigueur for the bar
Example sentencesExamples
- In the northern part of the country, a short-sleeved, open-neck shirt with slacks, known as Darwin rig, is acceptable.
- Mr Nott will perhaps be best remembered for his insistence on the Darwin rig for formal affairs here.
- He has been known to attend his office in Darwin rig, and on more formal occasions he deserves to be complimented as a sharp dresser.
- There was a good roll-up of 'top brass', and the crowd had the opportunity of meeting the agricultural minister, complete in Darwin rig.
- The usual uproar arose over what exactly constituted Darwin rig.
- He decreed 'coats off' at Government House functions, and Darwin rig was to be official wear in future.
- The Darwin rig is common for men.
- Long-distance walking is as much a Darwin thing as the famous Darwin rig, the business dress of shorts, white shirt, and long socks.
- Darwin rig—shorts, long socks, shirt—is de rigueur for the bar.
- For parties, just about everyone wears shorts and long socks (the much-maligned, yet socially approved Darwin rig).

Origin

1950s: named after the city of Darwin, where the standard business suit was adapted for the tropical climate.

单词	Darwin rig
释义	Definition of Darwin rig in English: Darwin rig noun mass nounAustralian Semi-formal dress for a man consisting of a white shirt, long trousers (or shorts with long white socks), and no jacket. Darwin rig is de rigueur for the bar Example sentencesExamples In the northern part of the country, a short-sleeved, open-neck shirt with slacks, known as Darwin rig, is acceptable. Mr Nott will perhaps be best remembered for his insistence on the Darwin rig for formal affairs here. He has been known to attend his office in Darwin rig, and on more formal occasions he deserves to be complimented as a sharp dresser. There was a good roll-up of 'top brass', and the crowd had the opportunity of meeting the agricultural minister, complete in Darwin rig. The usual uproar arose over what exactly constituted Darwin rig. He decreed 'coats off' at Government House functions, and Darwin rig was to be official wear in future. The Darwin rig is common for men. Long-distance walking is as much a Darwin thing as the famous Darwin rig, the business dress of shorts, white shirt, and long socks. Darwin rig—shorts, long socks, shirt—is de rigueur for the bar. For parties, just about everyone wears shorts and long socks (the much-maligned, yet socially approved Darwin rig). Origin 1950s: named after the city of Darwin, where the standard business suit was adapted for the tropical climate.
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