Meaning & Definition of Knickers in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A piece of women's or girls' underwear that covers the lower part of the body.

  Example Sentence: She bought a new pair of knickers for her holiday.

• Definition: A loose-fitting short pants worn typically by children or for athletic activities.

  Example Sentence: The kids wore knickers while playing in the park.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the late 19th century, from 'knickerbockers', a style of trousers that gathered at the knee.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• in a knicker: To be in a distressed or upset state.
• knickers in a twist: To be overly upset or agitated about something.

Translations

• Spanish: bragas

• French: culotte

• German: Unterhosen

• Russian: трусы

Related Words

• briefs: A type of tight-fitting underwear.

• panties: A term often used for women's undergarments.

Slang Meanings of knickers

• Meaning: Naughty or cheeky behavior, often referred to humorously.

  Example Sentence: Stop being such a knicker!

• Meaning: Referring to a minor embarrassment or disappointment.

  Example Sentence: I made a right knicker of that presentation.