dungarees/ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/EtymologyFrom dungaree + -s, from Hindi डूंगरी (ḍūṅgrī, “coarse calico”), from the name of a village.dungarees means heavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib and braces, worn especially as work clothing. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.nounHeavy denim pants or trousers, usually with bib and braces, worn especially as work clothing.“Helen donned a pair of faded dungarees and grabbed her knapsack before rushing off to school.”