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Pullover vs Hoodie - What's the difference?

pullover | hoodie |

As nouns the difference between pullover and hoodie

is that pullover is a sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front while hoodie is a sweatshirt, with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.

pullover

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A sweater that must be put on by pulling it over the head; a sweater without buttons or a zipper in front
  • (weightlifting) An exercise performed lying on the back in which the arms are extended behind the head and exertion lifts the weight above the head.

    • Descendants

    * German: * Italian:

    See also

    * cardigan * jumper * pushover * sweater * sweatshirt ----

    hoodie

    English

    Alternative forms

    * hoody

    Noun

    (wikipedia hoodie) (en noun)
  • A sweatshirt, with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.
  • (British) A young person wearing such a sweatshirt, usually a male.
  • * 2006 ,The Guardian , July 10, London
    • Show more understanding of hoodies , urges
  • (slang) foreskin

    • Synonyms

    * kangaroo * kangaroo jacket * bunny hug

    See also

    * chav * yob