2007-01-14 02:22:39 · 12 answers · asked by Julie R 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
When did they start calling a jumper a pullover?
To me, a pullover is a sweater or sweatshirt.
A jumper is a sleeveless dress you wear over a shirt.
I don't get the connection.
2007-01-14 02:26:17 · answer #1 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pullover is an out of fashion word probably. I say jumper for a sweatshirt. Never heard it used for a dress before though. Different meanings for the same word in different countries. Like americans say pants for trousers as we say pants for underwear
2007-01-14 02:34:33 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Pullover is a British term - you wear one over a shirt as they tend to have a V Neck. Not many people use the term "Pullover" anymore, it's mainly the older generation that use it.
Jumper/Sweater - Same thing, you wear it on it's own.
2007-01-14 02:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by stark666 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jumper is an american term. It is posiable that pullover could be the british word. here in america a pullover is a sweater
2007-01-14 02:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The garment was named Jumper! because of where the material originated from namely "Sheep" As you will probable know when one sheep jumps they all follow suit and jump. Hence the Adage! "Follow just like Sheep"
As for the "PULLOVER". self explanatory. Pull the Wool over over ones Eye's well we all do that putting on Pullover. again originated from Sheep. I hope this helps you.
2007-01-14 02:44:44 · answer #5 · answered by bill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A pullover sounds daft.
2007-01-14 02:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the law that you have to call it one or the other.
I'd like to know why the word jumper exists for a, erm, jumper though!!
2007-01-14 02:25:08 · answer #7 · answered by DeeDee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also called a sweater,I stick with jumper.
2007-01-14 02:46:45 · answer #8 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Albertoness, a very small village in the country side of England, we call it "Warmthtop" since 1427.
2007-01-14 02:47:03 · answer #9 · answered by Q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its always been a jumper to me lol
2007-01-14 02:24:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋