phrase[ plural ]UK trousers that are very tight all the way down the legs: 紧身裤 There's an old photo of my dad looking really cool in a pair of drainpipes. I wanted drainpipes but the shop only sold flares. It was the only place on the Kings Road where you could get drainpipes. He was wearing a black, fitted jacket, and matching drainpipes. I really wanted a pair of drainpipes. See also