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knickers

/ˈnɪk.əz/

/ˈnɪk.ɚz/

Translations

knickersadjective

Attributive use modifying another noun (e.g. "knickers drawer").

knickersinterjection

/ˈnɪk.əz/

/ˈnɪk.ɚz/

Used chiefly in British English as a mild exclamation expressing annoyance, irritation, or dismay.

Synonyms

knickersnoun

knickers

culotteSous-vêtement féminin ; en anglais britannique, le mot est le plus souvent au pluriel.

She bought a new set of lace knickers from the store.

Elle a acheté une nouvelle culotte en dentelle au magasin.

Additional translations

culotteSens ancien ou historique : pantalon court et ample serré aux genoux.

Synonyms

knickernoun

knickers

/ˈnɪk.ə/

/ˈnɪk.ɚ/

culotteSous-vêtement féminin, surtout au pluriel en anglais.

She bought a new set of knickers from the lingerie store.

Elle a acheté une nouvelle culotte dans la boutique de lingerie.

culotte bouffanteAu pluriel pour le vêtement court et ample, souvent porté pour le sport ou autrefois pour le golf.

He wore a pair of knickers for his golf game.

Il portait une culotte bouffante pour son match de golf.

Additional translations

slipVariante plus générale ou familière selon le contexte.

Synonyms

Definitions

knickersadjective

Relating to knickers; designed for or associated with women’s underwear.

She sorted her knickers drawer before packing for the trip.

knickersinterjection

Used to express mild annoyance, irritation, or disappointment.

Knickers! I’ve missed the bus again.

knickersnoun

A type of undergarment worn by women and girls, covering the lower part of the body from the waist to the thighs.

She bought a new set of lace knickers from the store.

Loose-fitting short pants gathered at the knee, formerly worn by men and boys.

In the early 20th century, it was common for boys to wear knickers as part of their school uniform.

knickernoun

A type of loose-fitting short pants gathered at the knee or just below, often worn for sports.

He wore a pair of knickers for his golf game.

A woman's or girl's undergarment covering the lower part of the body.

She bought a new set of knickers from the lingerie store.