panties
Taboo Dictionary
pronunciation
Pronunciation: pan'-teez
definitions
Noun (used with a plural verb)
Women’s or children’s underwear or undershorts, usually light and snug-fitting.
usage
The word panties is usually used in the plural even though referencing a single garment. The word panty is also sometimes used, especially in phrases, such as panty liner. The phrase “pair of panties” refers to a single garment.
etymology
Origin: The word first appears in English writing in 1845 C.E., meaning drawers for men, a derogatory dimunitive of pants. Use of the word meaning women’s or children’s underwear first recorded in 1908.
See also the article on sissy panties.
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