undie

Under your clothes

Undie is informal for a single piece of underwear, almost always used in the plural: I need to do laundry—I'm out of undies.

The word is casual and slightly cutesy, more common in speech than writing.

It clips the longer underwear the way panties clips underpants.

types

briefs

Snug lower undergarments

trunks · bikini · boyshorts · hipsters · jockstrap · boxer-briefs · high-waisted · low-rise · cheeky · commando

basic

briefs

Snug lower undergarments

waistband · everyday · multipack · plain · practical · classic · essential · staple · lightweight · durable

intimate

lingerie

Women's fine intimate apparel

provocative · alluring · sultry · lace · sheer · romantic · flirtatious · enticing · revealing · honeymoon

fashion

designer

One who plans appearances

  • chicTasteful, current flair
  • trendDirection of change
  • styleDistinctive way of expression

collection · silhouette · runway · lace · embroidered · printed · patterned · coordinated · matching · statement

comfort

snug

Comfortably close-fitting

breathability · seamless · loungewear · flexibility · cushioning · warmth · plushness · gentle · second-skin · moisture-wicking

Opposites
garment layer position

undieouterwear

Protective top garments

outer garment · overcoat · jacket · coat · overgarment

visibility/concealment

undieouterwear

Protective top garments

streetwear · formalwear · evening wear · top layer

Phrases
Family

underwear, undying, undies, underpants, undershirt, undergarment, underclothes, underclothing, underskirt

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG