undies
Undies (noun) means a casual, informal word for underwear. Example: “She threw her undies in with the rest of the laundry.”
How to use undies
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, everyday word for underwear.
Informal — fine in casual conversation, but "underwear" is more neutral for formal contexts.
Fill the gap
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She threw her _____ in with the rest of the laundry.
Etymology
A shortening of underwear with the informal -ie/-y ending added.