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boy shorts

or boy·shorts

[ boi shawrts ]

plural noun

  1. underpants or swimsuit bottoms for women that are cut like very brief and very tight-fitting shorts:

    boy shorts for everyday wear, and lace panties for special occasions.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of boy shorts1

First recorded in 1945–50

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Example Sentences

Since it’s breathable and antimicrobial, hemp seems like a natural fit for undies, and I was excited to test bikini and boy shorts underwear from Wama, which sets out to make the “best hemp undies in the world.”

Click Image Below to See Patricia Clarkson Look at Nipple Covers and Boy Shorts.

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