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Men back in shape, wearing trousers (5)

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I believe the answer is:

dudes

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'men' is the definition.
(dude is a kind of man)

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(Other definitions for dudes that I've seen before include "American blokes" , "Civilians, to a cowboy" , "American dandies or city dwellers" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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