abacost

== English == === Etymology === From French. A contraction of à bas le costume (“down with the western suit”) === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈæ.bə.kɒst/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈæ.bə.kɑst/ === Noun === abacost (plural abacosts) (chiefly historical) A short- or long-sleeved button-up jacket, worn without a shirt, that was promoted in Zaire under the regime of Mobutu Sese Seko. [First attested in the late 20th century] === References === === Anagrams === Tabasco, tabasco == French == === Etymology === Contraction of the political slogan à bas le costume! (“down with the suit!”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /a.ba.kɔst/ === Noun === abacost m (plural abacosts) (Africa, chiefly historical) abacost