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Jersey vs Hoodie - What's the difference?

jersey | hoodie |

As nouns the difference between jersey and hoodie

is that jersey is a garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body while hoodie is a sweatshirt, with an integral hood and, sometimes, a large kangaroo pocket at the front.

As a proper noun Jersey

is the largest of the Channel Islands in the English Channel between France and England.

jersey

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body.
  • A shirt worn by a member of an athletic team, usually oversized, typically depicting the athlete's name and team number as well as the team's logotype.

    • Noun

    (-)
  • A type of fabric knit

    • Synonyms

    * (knitted garment) jumper, pullover, sweater * (team shirt) guernsey

    Derived terms

    * green jersey * yellow jersey

    See also

    * ----

    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