different between wifebeater vs tanktop

English

From wife +? beater. The lager acquired this nickname because, being relatively strong, it was thought to lead to drunken disputes.

wifebeater (countable and uncountable, plural wifebeaters)

One who (usually as a repeated practice) beats his wife, or a husband prone to violence.
(US, slang) A kind of sleeveless shirt, often but not exclusively worn as an undershirt.
(uncountable, Britain, slang) Stella Artois, a brand of lager beer.

(one who beats one’s wife): abusive husband
(a kind of sleeveless shirt): A-shirt, athletic shirt, beater, muscle shirt, singlet (chiefly Australia, UK), tank top, vest

tanktop (plural tanktops)

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