britches

Example Sentences

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Or, in more old-fashioned terms, she wanted to wear the britches, while they wanted her to stay in skirts.

From Salon

In that day, “loose britches” were the norm, offering little in the way of support.

From Seattle Times

Revelers preferring a more classic look book an appointment with leather tailor Klaus Bensmann for customized, handmade britches fashioned from deer or cow leather.

From Seattle Times

The Bengals spent less than one year in their underdog Underoos before becoming too big for their britches.

From Washington Post

Yes, it triggers my happy Thanksgiving memories of being at my grandparents house with my cousins and aunts and uncles, riding horses and standing by the fire until my britches got hot to the touch.

From Salon