Ashley Madekwe

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!

English Actress

Petra Stunt

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.

British Designer

Maisie Williams

I stress out so much about the red carpet and interviews and pictures, and, you know, not getting my skirt tucked in my knickers.

Sophie Dahl

I didn't like being a model. It feels weird to stand in your knickers in front of people you aren't married to.

English Model

Kate Winslet

There are moments to indulge and enjoy, but I always know when it's time to go home and wash my knickers.

Actress

Kim Wilde

I don't take myself seriously any more. Sometimes I just garden in my knickers and platform shoes.

English Musician

Helena Christensen

I've taken my knickers off. My friends told me my panty line was visible, so I went without.

Danish Model

Trinny Woodall

I literally change on the shop floor. I just stand there in my knickers sometimes.

English Designer

Katie Price

I have loads of underwear, but only wear the bras because I never wear knickers.

Tess Daly

A microphone pack once fell down my knickers and nearly pulled my pants down.

The term 'knickers' is mostly used in the UK to refer to women's underwear.

Primarily British

'Knickers' can imply a casual, everyday type of underwear, not usually fancy or for special occasions.

Casual Attire

'Knickers' should not be confused with 'knickerbockers', which are a completely different type of clothing.

Avoid Confusion

The second meaning of 'knickers' is historical and refers to baggy, knee-length trousers.

Historical Garment

These knickers were commonly worn for sports and outdoor activities in the past.

Sporty Fashion

When talking about clothing, 'knickers' may evoke a particular style of the early 1900s.

20th Century Style

As an expression, 'knickers' can show sudden surprise, comparable to exclaiming 'Oh no!'

Expression of Surprise

'Knickers' as an exclamation is a mild and somewhat humorous way to show distress or embarrassment.

Light Expletive

 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