Knickers
noun
Women's or girls' underwear that covers the body from the waist to the top of the legs.
She put on a fresh pair of knickers.
Often appears as...
- pair of knickers
- frilly knickers
noun
Short, loose-fitting pants gathered in at the knees, worn chiefly by children or women for sports during the early 20th century.
She wore knickers and a loose blouse.
Often appears as...
- wearing knickers
- pair of knickers
Usage tips
Historical
expression
Used to express surprise or shock.
Knickers! I forgot to turn off the stove.
Often appears as...
- knickers! i forgot
- knickers! embarrassing
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
Women's or girls' underwear that covers the body from the waist to the top of the legs.
She put on a fresh pair of knickers.
Often appears as...
- pair of knickers
- frilly knickers
noun
Short, loose-fitting pants gathered in at the knees, worn chiefly by children or women for sports during the early 20th century.
She wore knickers and a loose blouse.
Often appears as...
- wearing knickers
- pair of knickers
Usage tips
Historical
expression
Used to express surprise or shock.
Knickers! I forgot to turn off the stove.
Often appears as...
- knickers! i forgot
- knickers! embarrassing
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Primarily British
The term 'knickers' is mostly used in the UK to refer to women's underwear.
In British stores, you'll find the knickers in the lingerie section.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Attire
'Knickers' can imply a casual, everyday type of underwear, not usually fancy or for special occasions.
I need to buy some new knickers for everyday wear.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Confusion
'Knickers' should not be confused with 'knickerbockers', which are a completely different type of clothing.
Unlike knickers, knickerbockers are baggy trousers that reach just below the knees.
Pro Tip 1/3Primarily British
The term 'knickers' is mostly used in the UK to refer to women's underwear.
In British stores, you'll find the knickers in the lingerie section.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Attire
'Knickers' can imply a casual, everyday type of underwear, not usually fancy or for special occasions.
I need to buy some new knickers for everyday wear.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Confusion
'Knickers' should not be confused with 'knickerbockers', which are a completely different type of clothing.
Unlike knickers, knickerbockers are baggy trousers that reach just below the knees.
Pro Tip 1/3Primarily British
The term 'knickers' is mostly used in the UK to refer to women's underwear.
In British stores, you'll find the knickers in the lingerie section.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Attire
'Knickers' can imply a casual, everyday type of underwear, not usually fancy or for special occasions.
I need to buy some new knickers for everyday wear.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Confusion
'Knickers' should not be confused with 'knickerbockers', which are a completely different type of clothing.
Unlike knickers, knickerbockers are baggy trousers that reach just below the knees.
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They sound really old-fashioned now. They asked them things like, "During pregnancy, did you get your full extra ration of a pint of milk a day?" "How much did you spend on smocks, corsets, nightdresses, knickers and brassieres?" And this is my favorite
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They sound really old-fashioned now. They asked them things like, "During pregnancy, did you get your full extra ration of a pint of milk a day?" "How much did you spend on smocks, corsets, nightdresses, knickers and brassieres?" And this is my favorite
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Quote examples
Ashley Madekwe
English Actress
When I first started working on 'Secret Diary,' I definitely felt like I needed to shape up. The idea of being in my knickers on TV was a great incentive! Now I try to eat right, and I go to Bikram yoga three or four times a week. I have my 'naughty' days, and I indulge in pizza and cake, but so what!
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Petra Stunt
British Designer
My dad has worked so hard his whole life. He doesn't deserve to see his daughters going out embarrassing themselves and flashing their knickers. I want to make my parents proud.
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Maisie Williams
English Actress
I stress out so much about the red carpet and interviews and pictures, and, you know, not getting my skirt tucked in my knickers.
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Sophie Dahl
English Model
I didn't like being a model. It feels weird to stand in your knickers in front of people you aren't married to.
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Kate Winslet
Actress
There are moments to indulge and enjoy, but I always know when it's time to go home and wash my knickers.
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Kim Wilde
English Musician
I don't take myself seriously any more. Sometimes I just garden in my knickers and platform shoes.
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Helena Christensen
Danish Model
I've taken my knickers off. My friends told me my panty line was visible, so I went without.
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Trinny Woodall
English Designer
I literally change on the shop floor. I just stand there in my knickers sometimes.
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Katie Price
English Model
I have loads of underwear, but only wear the bras because I never wear knickers.
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Tess Daly
English Model
A microphone pack once fell down my knickers and nearly pulled my pants down.
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Ashley Madekwe
English Actress
When I first started working on 'Secret Diary,' I definitely felt like I needed to shape up. The idea of being in my knickers on TV was a great incentive! Now I try to eat right, and I go to Bikram yoga three or four times a week. I have my 'naughty' days, and I indulge in pizza and cake, but so what!
Quote examples
Petra Stunt
British Designer
My dad has worked so hard his whole life. He doesn't deserve to see his daughters going out embarrassing themselves and flashing their knickers. I want to make my parents proud.
Quote examples
Maisie Williams
English Actress
I stress out so much about the red carpet and interviews and pictures, and, you know, not getting my skirt tucked in my knickers.
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Sophie Dahl
English Model
I didn't like being a model. It feels weird to stand in your knickers in front of people you aren't married to.
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Kate Winslet
Actress
There are moments to indulge and enjoy, but I always know when it's time to go home and wash my knickers.
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Kim Wilde
English Musician
I don't take myself seriously any more. Sometimes I just garden in my knickers and platform shoes.
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Helena Christensen
Danish Model
I've taken my knickers off. My friends told me my panty line was visible, so I went without.
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Trinny Woodall
English Designer
I literally change on the shop floor. I just stand there in my knickers sometimes.
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Katie Price
English Model
I have loads of underwear, but only wear the bras because I never wear knickers.
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Tess Daly
English Model
A microphone pack once fell down my knickers and nearly pulled my pants down.
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