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noun
Men's or boys' briefs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, dated, informal, plural, plural-only
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: briefs
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: underpants
History
Former trade name, from jockstrap, since they were regarded as offering a similar level of physical support.
