knicker
Large playing marble
Knicker is almost always plural.
Knickers are loose-fitting short pants gathered at the knee, once standard attire for boys and golfers.
In British English, knickers are women's underpants: She bought a new pair of knickers.
To get your knickers in a twist (or knot) is to become upset over something minor.
- undergarmentsClothing worn beneath outerwear
- briefsSnug lower undergarments
- boxer briefsFitted hybrid undergarment
- britchesInformal term for trousers
- pantaloonsClose-fitting historical trousers
jodhpurs · underwear · smalls · drawers · capris · gym shorts · legwear · golf attire · hosiery · frilly · modest · cotton · garter · waistband · fabric · undies · elastic · elastic waistband
GARMENT FIT (for knickerbockers sense)
knickerskinny jeans
Form-fitting denim pants
leggings · tights · long pants · drainpipes · jeggings
- get one's knickers in a twistBecome upset unnecessarily
- got one's knickers in a twistBecame agitated unnecessarily
- French knickersLoose-cut women's underwear
- getting one's knickers in a twistBecoming disproportionately agitated
- getting one's knickers in a knotExcessive emotional distress
- keep one's knickers onMaintain composure when agitated