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step-in

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An item of clothing which one steps into to put on; specifically, women's panties.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: also, plural

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pantie, panty, scanty

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: underpants

History

Etymology

From step + in.