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knickers

/ˈnɪkəz/

Meanings
  • Undergarment for women, typically consisting of a pair of briefs with a garnered or elasticated waistline.

    - "Examples of sentences using the definition of knickers: She wears red knickers with a white blouse. I forgot to buy new knickers during my last shopping trip."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈnɪkɚz/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with knickers
panties , bandies , grandies , candies
Homophones
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  1. harnesses, harpises, carpets, capers


Variants
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knickers , get her knickers in a twist , get his knickers in a twist , get one's knickers in a twist , get their knickers in a twist
Forms
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Plural form: knickers


Etymology
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The term 'knickers' is believed to have originated in the late 19th century in Scotland, where it was initially used to describe a type of short trousers that were worn by both boys and girls. Over time, the term 'knickers' came to be used specifically to describe women's undergarments.


Related Concepts
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  1. Undergarments: A general term used to describe clothing items that are worn underneath other clothes as part of a person's overall wardrobe. Undergarments can include a wide range of different types of clothing items, such as bras, panties, briefs, boxers, girdles, corsets, stockings, suspenders, leotards, jumpers, tights, shorts, leggings, robes, and pajamas.


Culture
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Knickers have played a significant role in women's fashion and culture throughout history. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, knickers were a popular choice of undergarment for women in many parts of the world. During this period, knickers were often worn in combination with other types of undergarments, such as corsets, girdles, or brassieres. Over time, the popularity of knickers as a type of women's undergarment began to decline, due in part to changing fashion trends and cultural attitudes towards women's bodies and sexuality.

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