What are 'jorts' and why has this clothing item become a trend in womenswear?

On TikTok, the #jorts hashtag already has more than seven million views. Photo composite:

"Jorts," or jean shorts, are a top trend that's all the rage on social networks. And women are the latest adopters of this long and wide style of denim shorts, inspired by menswear looks.

Women are increasingly drawing fashion inspiration from men's wardrobes, it seems.