knickers

[US]/'nɪkəz/
[UK]/'nɪkɚz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. women's underpants that are loose-fitting and have a band at the top of each leg.

Example Sentences

oh, knickers to the lot of them!.

Don’t get your knickers in a twist! It’s not the end of the world.

Men's knickers went out of style and are now a drug on the market.

The boss is getting his knickers in a twist about these sales figures.

Lindsay: You're just a big fat,minging minger with huge knickers and a ginormous schnozzle!

She quickly changed out of her wet knickers.

He accidentally grabbed his sister's knickers instead of his own.

The store sells a variety of women's knickers in different styles.

She felt embarrassed when her knickers accidentally fell down in public.

He always wears clean knickers and socks every day.

The actress wore lacy knickers under her elegant gown.

She found a cute pair of knickers with polka dots at the lingerie store.

He accidentally ripped his knickers while playing football.

She prefers wearing cotton knickers for everyday comfort.

The brand offers a range of knickers in different sizes to cater to all body types.

Real-world Examples

So, don't get your knickers in a twist!

Source: Emma's delicious English

" That was naff! " What about " knickers" ? " Knickers" .

Source: Elliot teaches British English.

No, Will, my knickers are not twisted.

Source: BBC Authentic English

Ah, so it has nothing to do with knickers!

Source: BBC Authentic English

It's like knickers with an S at the beginning.

Source: Max takes you to learn pronunciation.

Alright! Okay. Well, don't get your knickers in a twist!

Source: BBC Authentic English

Here you go again! Stop criticising my knickers!

Source: BBC Authentic English

How about your own knickers? Maybe they are twisted!

Source: BBC Authentic English

" Knickers" are the lower half of ladies' underwear.

Source: Elliot teaches British English.

Well, okay, I must confess that sometimes … well, lots of times perhaps, I do get my knickers in a twist.

Source: BBC Authentic English

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