boardies

Surfer's swim trunks

Boardies is Australian and New Zealand slang for board shorts—the loose-fitting swimwear that extends to the knee, originally designed for surfing.

Grab your boardies, we're heading to the beach.

The term reflects the casual beach culture of those regions.

surfwear

rashguard

Fitted water sports top

  • wetsuitInsulating garment for water
  • trunksStorage chests or swimwear
  • swimwearGarments for aquatic activities

leash · wax · sunscreen · zinc · lycra · velcro · drawstring · mesh · neoprene · stripes

beach

sand

Fine rock particles

sunscreen · sunbathing · rockpool · shoreline · lifeguard · pier · esplanade · seagulls · shade · umbrella

casual

laidback

Relaxed and unhurried

easygoing · chill · informal · loose · everyday · unpretentious · carefree · summer · holidays · backyard

surfing

waves

Traveling energy disturbances

lineup · break · tide · longboard · shortboard · paddle · carve · rip · offshore · reef

Opposites
swimwear style/coverage

boardiesspeedos

Snug men's swimming trunks

Speedos · briefs · racing briefs · swim briefs · banana hammock

formality/occasion

boardiesdress pants

Formal legwear for occasions

trousers · slacks · chinos · formal wear

Phrases
Family

boarding

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G