knickers
7 synonyms for knickers, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Chiefly British: women's or girls' underpants.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use knickers
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
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.
Full origin of knickers →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.
