boyfriend jeans noun[plural only]1 •A style of high-waisted, loose-fitting, faded/worn-in jeans for women, intended to look like men's jeans.“You can call me Syd for short,” Mrs. Potts—a petite brunette in torn boyfriend jeans, vintage peep-toe wedges, and a low-cut emerald sweater—smile-nodded at Claire. — 2010