knickers

/ˈnɪkərz/
noun
  1. A woman's or girl's undergarment worn on the lower part of the body, similar to panties or shorts.
    • She bought a pack of cotton knickers at the department store.
    • He accidentally packed his sister's knickers instead of his own shorts.
    • The little girl's knickers had a pattern of flowers on them.
  2. Short pants gathered at the knee, worn especially in the past for sports or outdoor activities (same as knickerbockers).
    • He wore knickers and long socks for his bicycle ride through the countryside.
    • The museum displayed a pair of leather knickers from the 1920s.
    • The old uniform included a pair of knickers and a striped shirt.
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