Jockey shorts
Definition
Noun 1. A specific brand and style of men's briefs: A trademarked term for a brand of men's underwear characterized by a snug, brief cut with an elastic waistband and a Y-shaped front fly or pouch. The term is often used generically to refer to similar styles of men's briefs.
Usage
- The term "Jockey shorts" is a proper noun (a trademark) and is often capitalized, though common usage sometimes treats it as a generic term.
- It is used to specify a particular style of men's undergarment, distinguishing it from boxers, boxer briefs, or other styles.
Examples
- He packed several pairs of Jockey shorts for his trip.
- The classic jockey shorts design provides more support than loose boxers.
- She bought him a three-pack of Jockey shorts as a gift.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in a descriptive, non-brand-specific sense to refer to the style of underwear, though this is a genericization of the trademark.
- He prefers the style of traditional jockey shorts over modern boxer briefs.
Variants and Related Words
- Briefs (n): The generic term for this style of snug, short-legged men's underwear. "Jockey shorts" is a specific brand of briefs.
- Underwear (n): The general category of clothing worn beneath outer clothes.
- Undergarment (n): A more formal term for an item of underwear.
Synonyms
- Briefs
- Men's briefs
- Tightie-whities (slang, usually for white briefs)
Antonyms
- Boxers
- Boxer shorts
Related Phrases
- A pair of jockey shorts: The standard collocation for referring to one item.
- He was looking for a clean pair of jockey shorts.
Noun
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short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
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