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Definitions

underpants

[uhn-der-pants] / ˈʌn dərˌpænts /
NOUN
boxer shorts
Synonyms
WEAK
boxers briefs drawers shorts undershorts underwear
NOUN
panties
Synonyms
STRONG
bikini briefs lingerie underclothes undergarment undies
WEAK
intimate things
NOUN
pants
Synonyms
STRONGEST
knickers shorts slacks trousers
STRONG
Bermudas bloomers breeches briefs britches chaps chinos cords corduroys denims drawers dungarees jeans jodhpurs overalls pantaloons panties
WEAK
blue jeans boxer shorts clam diggers pedal pushers
NOUN
underwear
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bikini bra corset lingerie shorts undergarment undershirt
STRONG
BVDs G-string Jockeys™ boxers briefs drawers loincloth panties skivvies underclothes underclothing undies
WEAK
Jockey™ shorts boxer shorts intimate things long johns smallclothes underthings
NOUN
unmentionables
Synonyms
STRONG
bra corset drawers lingerie panties underclothes underclothing underwear undies
WEAK
intimate things underthings

Example Sentences

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Hill was arrested late at night on Ventura Boulevard in his underpants and cowboy boots.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Joining NFL team without a good QB is scarier than showing up to Day One in your underpants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

The room erupted in cheers upon hearing the total, but audience members soon had their underpants in a twist over the judges’ reactions to Manning’s audition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2024

The first time the 21-year-old officer clapped eyes on Charles Bronson, the well-built prisoner was clad only in his underpants and smeared with faeces while snarling at a small army of guards.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023

She had behaved in exactly the same way, before Sister Gladys introduced her to underpants.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

Vocabulary lists containing underpants

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: under-

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