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Noun — Chiefly British: women's or girls' underpants.

How to use knickers

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get your knickers in a twist a pair of knickers

Etymology

A shortening of "knickerbockers," itself from Diedrich Knickerbocker, a fictional Dutch-American character invented by the writer Washington Irving.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “knickers” mean?

The word “knickers” means chiefly British: women's or girls' underpants. In plain terms, in British English, underpants; in older or American usage, a style of loose trousers.

How do you pronounce “knickers”?

“Knickers” is pronounced NIH-kuhz (/ˈnɪkɚz/ in IPA).

How do you use “knickers” in a sentence?

Here is “knickers” used in a sentence: “She packed a fresh pair of knickers for the trip.”

What part of speech is “knickers”?

“Knickers” is a noun.

Where does the word “knickers” come from?

The word “knickers” comes from Dutch. A shortening of "knickerbockers," itself from Diedrich Knickerbocker, a fictional Dutch-American character invented by the writer Washington Irving.

How many meanings does “knickers” have?

“Knickers” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: chiefly British: women's or girls' underpants.

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