Underwear
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Privacy Matters
Talking about someone's underwear is usually private and can be seen as impolite or personal. You shouldn't ask about what underwear someone is wearing; it's private.
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Clothing Layer
'Underwear' refers to the layer of clothing directly touching the skin, usually hidden. Even though it's cold, you can't see his underwear beneath his clothes.
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Gender Variations
Different terms can describe men's and women's underwear, such as 'briefs' for men, 'panties' for women. She went shopping for bras and panties, while he looked for boxers.