shorts
Definition
Noun 1. A garment covering the body from the waist to the upper thighs, typically worn as underwear by men. This refers to a type of underpants or briefs. 2. Trousers that end at or above the knee. This refers to an outer garment worn for casual or athletic activities.
Usage and Examples
- Meaning 1 (Underpants):
- He packed a clean pair of shorts for his trip.
- These cotton shorts are very comfortable.
- Meaning 2 (Short trousers):
- She wore denim shorts to the beach.
- The team wore matching blue shorts for the soccer game.
Advanced Usage
- The word shorts is almost always used in the plural form, even when referring to a single garment.
- The specific type can be indicated by a preceding adjective (e.g., , , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Short (adjective): Having little length; not long. (e.g., ).
- Shorty (noun, informal): A short person.
- Shorten (verb): To make or become short.
Synonyms
- For Meaning 1 (Underpants): Briefs, underpants, boxers (a specific type).
- For Meaning 2 (Short trousers): Short pants, Bermudas (a specific knee-length style).
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To be caught with one's pants/shorts down: To be caught unprepared or in an embarrassing situation.
- The sudden market crash caught many investors with their shorts down.
- Hot under the collar / Hot under the shorts: To be angry or agitated.
- He got really hot under the shorts when he heard the criticism. (This is a less common, informal variant of the idiom).
Noun
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underpants worn by men
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trousers that end at or above the knee
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