noun
- A sleeveless tunic or pinafore dress worn by schoolgirls, typically over a blouse, as part of a school uniform.
Usage: chiefly British; historical or traditional
Examples
- She wore her gymslip and white socks to school every day.
- The girls' uniforms consisted of a gymslip, a white blouse, and a tie.
- In the 1950s, gymslips were a standard part of British schoolgirl uniforms.
- The navy blue gymslip was part of the school's official dress code.
- She adjusted her gymslip before heading to her first class.