Knicker
noun
A short pant that ends just above the knee or a woman's underpant.
Her knickers are made of silk.
Often appears as...
- silk knickers
- wear knickers
noun
An expression showing surprise or irritation.
Oh knickers! I forgot my phone at home.
Often appears as...
- oh knickers
- knickers to you
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A short pant that ends just above the knee or a woman's underpant.
Her knickers are made of silk.
Often appears as...
- silk knickers
- wear knickers
noun
An expression showing surprise or irritation.
Oh knickers! I forgot my phone at home.
Often appears as...
- oh knickers
- knickers to you
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Clothing Piece
In the UK or Australia, 'knickers' refer to women's undergarments, not men's.
She bought a new pair of lace knickers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Shorts
'Knicker' can also mean short pants, but it's not common clothing in the present day.
The vintage outfit included classic woolen knickers.
Pro Tip 3/3Plural Form
The term is mostly used in the plural form, even when referring to one piece.
Her new knickers have a floral pattern.
Pro Tip 1/3Clothing Piece
In the UK or Australia, 'knickers' refer to women's undergarments, not men's.
She bought a new pair of lace knickers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Shorts
'Knicker' can also mean short pants, but it's not common clothing in the present day.
The vintage outfit included classic woolen knickers.
Pro Tip 3/3Plural Form
The term is mostly used in the plural form, even when referring to one piece.
Her new knickers have a floral pattern.
Pro Tip 1/3Clothing Piece
In the UK or Australia, 'knickers' refer to women's undergarments, not men's.
She bought a new pair of lace knickers.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Shorts
'Knicker' can also mean short pants, but it's not common clothing in the present day.
The vintage outfit included classic woolen knickers.
Pro Tip 3/3Plural Form
The term is mostly used in the plural form, even when referring to one piece.
Her new knickers have a floral pattern.
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Quote examples
Jerry Hall
American Model
I have a lot of energy, and if I don't keep myself busy, I go crazy. I alphabetise the spice rack, separate the Lego from the Playmobile, colour-code the knicker drawers - it's scary! My house loves it when I'm working so the linen cupboard can get a rest. I just don't sit around.
Quote examples
Sarah Millican
I don't have a telly in my bedroom. I think the bedroom should be saved for more appropriate things, like sleeping, eating biscuits, sorting through your knicker drawer and, of course, the thing that should only be done with someone you know really well - naps.
Quote examples
Jerry Hall
American Model
I have a lot of energy, and if I don't keep myself busy, I go crazy. I alphabetise the spice rack, separate the Lego from the Playmobile, colour-code the knicker drawers - it's scary! My house loves it when I'm working so the linen cupboard can get a rest. I just don't sit around.
Quote examples
Sarah Millican
I don't have a telly in my bedroom. I think the bedroom should be saved for more appropriate things, like sleeping, eating biscuits, sorting through your knicker drawer and, of course, the thing that should only be done with someone you know really well - naps.
Example 1 of 2
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