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undies

[ ˈʌndiz ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

informal

Underwear, especially women's underwear.

Synonyms

lingerie, panties, underwear.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
undies	A playful or colloquial term for underwear, often used in a casual or informal setting. Generally lighter in tone. She giggled as she talked about her favorite undies Kids often find the word 'undies' funny
underwear	A general term that encompasses all types of undergarments for both men and women. Suitable for most situations, both casual and formal. Make sure to pack enough underwear for the trip He prefers wearing cotton underwear for comfort
lingerie	Typically used to describe women's intimate apparel that is designed to be visually appealing, often worn on special occasions or as a luxury item. She bought a set of elegant lingerie for their anniversary The boutique specializes in high-end lingerie
panties	Refers specifically to women's underwear. Generally used in casual or day-to-day conversations. She needed to buy new panties after doing some shopping The store has a wide selection of comfortable panties

Examples of usage

She threw her undies in the laundry basket.
I need to buy some new undies.

Translations

Translations of the word "undies" in other languages:

🇵🇹 roupa íntima

🇮🇳 अंडरवियर

🇩🇪 Unterwäsche

🇮🇩 pakaian dalam

🇺🇦 спідня білизна

🇵🇱 bielizna

🇯🇵 下着 (したぎ)

🇫🇷 sous-vêtements

🇪🇸 ropa interior

🇹🇷 iç çamaşırı

🇰🇷 속옷 (sogot)

🇸🇦 ملابس داخلية

🇨🇿 spodní prádlo

🇸🇰 spodná bielizeň

🇨🇳 内衣 (nèiyī)

🇸🇮 spodnje perilo

🇮🇸 nærföt

🇰🇿 іш киім

🇬🇪 ქვედა საცვალი

🇦🇿 alt paltarı

🇲🇽 ropa interior

Etymology

The term 'undies' is a colloquial abbreviation of 'underwear', commonly used in informal settings to refer to undergarments. The word 'undies' originated in the early 20th century and has since become a popular slang term for underwear, particularly in casual conversations.