britches
Definition
- Noun:
- Informal term for breeches: "Britches" is an informal, chiefly North American word referring to trousers or pants, particularly those that fit snugly around the waist and just below the knee, like traditional breeches.
Usage
- "Britches" is an informal, somewhat old-fashioned term. It is often used humorously or in set phrases to refer to trousers or to imply someone's attitude or status.
- It is typically used in the plural form.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Too big for one's britches": An idiom meaning arrogant, conceited, or having an inflated opinion of oneself.
- Ever since he got that promotion, he's been getting too big for his britches.
- "Fill one's britches": A humorous or childish phrase meaning to defecate in one's pants.
- The scary movie made the little boy almost fill his britches.
Variants and Related Words
- Breeches (n): The more formal term for knee-length trousers, often used for riding or in historical contexts.
- Pants (n): The common modern term for the garment.
- Trousers (n): The standard term, especially in British English.
Synonyms
- Pants
- Trousers
- Breeches (formal)
Related Idioms
- "Too big for one's britches": As described above, indicating arrogance.
- "Hold your britches!": An informal, humorous way to tell someone to be patient or wait.
- Hold your britches! I'll be there in a minute.
Noun
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informal term for breeches
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