underdrawers
Definition
Noun: - A type of undergarment, specifically underpants, traditionally worn by men. This term refers to the lower-body underwear that covers from the waist to the thighs.
Usage
The word "underdrawers" is a somewhat dated or formal term for men's underwear. It is used to refer to the garment itself. - He packed several pairs of clean underdrawers for the trip. - In the 19th century, underdrawers were typically made of linen or wool.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used humorously or euphemistically in historical or literary contexts to refer to underwear without using more modern or colloquial terms.
Variants and Related Words
- Drawers (n): An older, more general term for underpants or legless undergarments for men or women. "Underdrawers" specifically emphasizes them as an garment.
- Underpants (n): A more common modern synonym.
- Long Johns (n): A type of warm, full-length underdrawers.
Synonyms
- Underpants
- Undershorts
- Breeches (archaic, context-dependent)
- Smallclothes (archaic)
Related Phrases
- A pair of underdrawers: The standard phrasing, using "pair" even for a single garment.
- He bought a new pair of underdrawers.
Noun
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underpants worn by men
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