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briefs

 

[ briหfs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

underwear

Briefs are a type of underwear that are tight-fitting and have a short leg and no sleeves. They are typically worn by men and boys.

Synonyms

underpants, underwear, undies

Examples of usage

  • He wore a pair of white briefs under his pants.
  • She prefers briefs over boxers for everyday wear.
Context #2 | Noun

legal document

Briefs can also refer to a written legal document that presents arguments in a case before a court.

Synonyms

legal brief, legal document, memorandum

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer submitted a brief outlining the key points of the case.
  • The court requested briefs from both parties before the hearing.

Translations

Translations of the word "briefs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cuecas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค‚เคกเคฐเคตเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterhosen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ celana dalam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัƒัะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ majtki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒชใƒผใƒ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท slips

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ calzoncillos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผlot

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์˜ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑุงูˆูŠู„ ุฏุงุฎู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slipy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slipy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†…่ฃค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spodnjice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nรฆrbuxur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั–ัˆ ะบะธั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alt paltarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ calzones

Etymology

The word 'briefs' originated from the Old French word 'brief', which meant 'short'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. Over time, the term 'briefs' evolved to refer to both a type of underwear and a legal document, reflecting its dual meaning in modern usage.

See also: brevity, brief, briefcase, briefly, briefness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,414, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.