noun
pantalettes
Pantalettes (noun) means a form of long underpants with a frill at the bottom of each leg.
noun
1
A form of long underpants with a frill at the bottom of each leg.
"A couple of shifts, some clean pantalettes, stockings, a spare pair of shoes: a suitcase is soon full."
— Michel Faber (2002)
2
A frill that could be attached at the bottom of a woman's underwear.
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Etymology
Formed from pantal(oon) plus -ette plus -s.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pantalettes?
"pantalettes" (noun) means a form of long underpants with a frill at the bottom of each leg.
What are the different meanings of pantalettes?
"pantalettes" has 2 main meanings: 1. A form of long underpants with a frill at the bottom of each leg; 2. A frill that could be attached at the bottom of a woman's underwear.
