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trolleys

British  
/ ˈtrɒlɪz /

plural noun

  1. slang men's underpants

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He’s since ordered two more trolleys, one for pajamas and the other for more amenity kits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

In 1916, when the 36-inch pipeline was dropped into the ground along Sunset Boulevard, cars were just beginning to compete with trolleys and horse-drawn wagons in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

The company advised festival-goers travelling by train to only pack what they can comfortably carry and said luggage trolleys will not be permitted on services.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

In the early 20th century, Woods continued to innovate, developing overhead conducting systems that allowed electric streetcars and trolleys to replace steam power.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026

Amongst the hustle and bustle, two large cages rattle on top of two laden trolleys.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling

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