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silkies

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

plural of silkie

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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2

noun

Meaning 2

plural of silky

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Silky lingerie.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, plural, plural-only

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4

noun

Meaning 4

Short shorts for men, made of a thin fabric, with a lining and a pocket inside to hold a key while jogging.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, plural, plural-only

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Synonyms: ranger panties

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Etymology

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