tux
A tuxedo is a type of formal suit worn for special occasions like weddings or black-tie events.
If someone says "He's going to wear a tux" they probably mean that he'll put on a fancy, all-black suit with a bow tie. You might hear this when talking about what to wear to a party or a formal gathering. The word "tux" is a shortened version of the longer name, but it's become so common in English that many people use it by itself. Some people even call a tuxedo just a tux, and the context makes it clear they mean the fancy suit, not something else entirely different.
How common is "tux"?
Word tux is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
(colloquial) Clipping of tuxedo
Real examples of "tux" in context
