underpants

/ˈʌndərˌpænts/
/ˈʌndəpænts/
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Definitions of underpants
  1. noun
    an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
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    bikini pants
    small and tight-fitting underpants; worn by women
    Jockey shorts, briefs
    short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
    boxers, boxershorts, drawers, shorts, underdrawers
    underpants worn by men
    pantie, panty, scanty, step-in
    short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
    thong
    underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants
    type of:
    undergarment, unmentionable
    a garment worn under other garments
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/ˈʌndərˌpænts/
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/ˈʌndəpænts/
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