undies
/'ʌndiz/
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Definition
Noun (plural, informal): 1. Underwear, especially for women: A casual, often affectionate or humorous term for undergarments, typically referring to items like panties, bras, and slips. It is most commonly used for women's underwear but can sometimes be used more broadly.
Usage
- This word is always used in its plural form ("undies").
- It is informal and conversational. It is not used in formal or technical contexts.
- It often has a lighthearted, cozy, or slightly humorous tone.
Examples
- "I need to buy some new undies."
- "She packed her favorite silk undies for the trip."
- "Don't forget to pack clean undies!"
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in marketing or branding to create a friendly, approachable image for lingerie products (e.g., "cute undies," "comfy undies").
- While primarily for women, it is occasionally used in a gender-neutral or humorous way for simple, basic underwear (e.g., "thermal undies").
Variants and Related Words
- Undie (noun, informal, rare): A single piece of underwear. This singular form is very uncommon.
- Underwear (noun): The standard, neutral term for undergarments.
- Lingerie (noun): A more sophisticated term, often for women's stylish or elegant undergarments and nightwear.
- Knickers (noun, plural, chiefly British): A common informal term for women's underpants.
Synonyms
- Underwear
- Underclothes
- Underthings (informal)
- Lingerie (specifically for women's)
- Smallclothes (archaic/humorous)
Idioms and Phrases
- Get your undies in a bunch (or twist) (idiom, informal, humorous): To become overly upset, agitated, or angry about something minor.
- Example: "Don't get your undies in a bunch; it was just a joke!"
Noun
- women's underwear