Grundy
noun
A slang term for a pair of underpants, especially in Australia.
He forgot to pack his grundies for the trip.
Usage tips
Informal
wear grundies,buy grundies,forget grundies
noun
A term used informally to refer to a person overly concerned with propriety or social norms.
Don't be such a grundy; it's okay to have some fun!
Usage tips
Informal
act like a grundy,call someone a grundy,grundy attitude
noun
A slang term for a pair of underpants, especially in Australia.
He forgot to pack his grundies for the trip.
Usage tips
Informal
wear grundies,buy grundies,forget grundies
noun
A term used informally to refer to a person overly concerned with propriety or social norms.
Don't be such a grundy; it's okay to have some fun!
Usage tips
Informal
act like a grundy,call someone a grundy,grundy attitude
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding the informal nature of the word can help ensure appropriate usage.
In casual conversations, it's perfectly acceptable to use 'grundy' amongst friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Be aware of regional usages; in Australia, it's commonly understood.
In other English-speaking countries, people may not recognize it as easily.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuance
Avoid using it in formal settings to maintain professionalism.
Using 'grundy' in a workplace or formal gathering may come across as inappropriate.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding the informal nature of the word can help ensure appropriate usage.
In casual conversations, it's perfectly acceptable to use 'grundy' amongst friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Be aware of regional usages; in Australia, it's commonly understood.
In other English-speaking countries, people may not recognize it as easily.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuance
Avoid using it in formal settings to maintain professionalism.
Using 'grundy' in a workplace or formal gathering may come across as inappropriate.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Understanding the informal nature of the word can help ensure appropriate usage.
In casual conversations, it's perfectly acceptable to use 'grundy' amongst friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Be aware of regional usages; in Australia, it's commonly understood.
In other English-speaking countries, people may not recognize it as easily.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuance
Avoid using it in formal settings to maintain professionalism.
Using 'grundy' in a workplace or formal gathering may come across as inappropriate.
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