Phrase guide

protective pants

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An adult diaper.

Synonym of diaper briefs (“briefs-style diaper for adults suffering from incontinence or bedwetting.”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, plural, plural-only

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Synonyms: diaper briefs

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An adult diaper.

Synonym of incontinence briefs (“thin briefs-style diaper for adults suffering from mild urine drip or leakage”).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, plural, plural-only, rare

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Synonyms: incontinence briefs

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see protective, pants.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, plural, plural-only

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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