Btw, Ivor, what are "hoodies?"

Is this the same thing as "hoodlums" meaning teens or young adults who are involved in {or who people think they are involved in} gangs or who engage in other anti-social behavior? Come to think of it, two words some Americans use as a referent for hoodlums are "gangbangers" and/or "hoods".

But in the USA "hoodies" are a type of sweatshirt. Here's a definition for "hoodie" that was posted on urbandictionary.com by by Sylense May 6, 2004 :

Hoodie
"sweatshirt with a hood and a very large pocket in front, capable of carrying, but not limited to, walkman and headphone, candy being smuggled into movie theatres, pencil and notebook, pet snake that your parents don't know about, and certain less-legal substances that you don't want people finding. Considered a signature by some, so not something you want anyone else in your area to have a similar one of. Worn around waist when too hot for otherwise, NEVER worn around neck, and if -for whatever reason- you're not wearing ANYTHING, they can be flung on the floor nearby wherever you are. Not generally meant for either sex, although if part of a couple, the dominant may prefer that the less-dominant wear his/her hoodie. If difficulty finding a unique hoodie, look in touristy shops next time you go on vacation

Yes, I KNOW I'm late, leave me alone!" she said, tightening her hoodie around her waist while frantically looking for her second boot.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hoodie

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Hoodies look like this.