Synonyms for knickers

Grammar : Noun

Spell : nik-erz

Phonetic Transcription : ˈnɪk ərz

Top 10 synonyms for knickers

Other synonyms for the word knickers

Définition of knickers

Origin : "short, loose-fitting undergarment," now usually for women but not originally so, 1866, shortening of knickerbockers (1859), said to be so called for their resemblance to the trousers of old-time Dutchmen in Cruikshank's illustrations for Washington Irving's "History of New York" (see knickerbocker).

As in pants : noun clothing for legs, lower half of body
As in trousers : noun pants
As in pedal pushers : noun pants that end just below the knee

Example sentences :

His knickers had dried upon him, but his coat was still very damp.
Extract from : « The Girls of St. Olave's » by Mabel Mackintosh

"Damn his knickers," said Ranny to himself, behind his set teeth.
Extract from : « The Combined Maze » by May Sinclair

They won't let her leave the Turkey-twill knickers and the short skirt.
Extract from : « Somehow Good » by William de Morgan

It was not in that pocket, nor in the one on the other side, nor in his knickers.
Extract from : « Wood Magic » by Richard Jefferies

She had risen and was drawing on her knickers when Attatak awakened.
Extract from : « The Purple Flame » by Roy J. Snell

Florence, a large, ruddy-cheeked girl in knickers, demanded.
Extract from : « The Phantom Violin » by Roy J. Snell

And what he knows he learned from me when I was votin an he was onny in knickers!
Extract from : « Natalie: A Garden Scout » by Lillian Elizabeth Roy

They have no caps to distinguish them, no jerseys or knickers of bright hues.
Extract from : « London's Underworld » by Thomas Holmes

Tullis was father, mother and big brother to the little fellow in knickers.
Extract from : « Truxton King » by George Barr McCutcheon

He looked well in windbreaker coat, cap, leather puttees, and his knickers were genuine Scotch plaid.
Extract from : « The Mystery of Jockey Hollow » by Cleo Garis

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