boy shorts

American  

[boi shawrts] / ˈbɔɪ ˌʃɔrts /

Or boyshorts

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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Etymology

Origin of boy shorts

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

At Miu Miu’s fall 2022 runway show, new ultrashort variants were born: not raw-edged khaki and gray, like the slashed school uniforms introduced in the spring 2022 collection, but pleated white tennis skirts and dark leather boy shorts.

From New York Times

Onstage, we see Amy and her three friends wearing tight black boy shorts and sequin turquoise crop tops while twerking and gyrating.

From New York Times

TomboyX’s Rainbow Collection features a range of underthings such as bras, boy shorts and boxer briefs in the ultra-comfy cotton spandex/micromodal fabrics the brand is known for.

From Los Angeles Times

“They might go out in a one-piece bathing suit, or boy shorts, but not a bikini,” she said.

From The New Yorker

So goes the idea behind Thinx, a brand of "moisture-wicking … antimicrobial and leakproof" underwear that absorbs the same amount as two full tampons, says Miki Agrawal, the company's CEO and co-founder, who recommends pairing them with a tampon or cup on heavy days. "You're pretty much just wearing magic underwear that looks and feels like regular underwear and has your back too," she says. While they'll set you back $24 to $38 each, Gunther says “they’re all pretty cute,” coming in varieties including thongs, hip-huggers and boy shorts.

From US News