Definition of "sweats" [sweats]

• Plural form of sweat. (noun)
• A sweatsuit. (noun)
• Any illness causing copious perspiration. (noun)
• Nervousness. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sweat. (verb)

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• "Quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who last week signed a six-year deal, $61 million contract, the richest ever for a rookie, watched in sweats from the sideline as McCown started despite a small fracture on the index finger of his right hand and a sore right foot."
• "But these days, the Will Ferrell faction, toting KFC buckets and dressed in A & F sweats, is easily dominating the partying fields and mini-village-like tailgating enclaves such as Vanderbilt 's "Vandyville," Southern Methodist' s "The Boulevard" and LSU 's "Death Valley.""
• "While Lawlor sat, fighter Chris Leben was panting in sweats on a treadmill across the gym."