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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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Smith told the paper one of the chocolate eggs broke and he picked a piece and "threw it out of frustration" towards some shopping trolleys.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

I glanced up at the windows of my old office as I biked back toward home, then wove among buses and trolleys on Market Street thinking of how I missed even my commute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

Take in Laguna Beach via one of its free trolleys — and find a host of quirky surf shops, a bounty of galleries and a community dedicated to free-spirited whimsy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

When it comes to the necessities, Virginia Beach ranks high with terrific healthcare options, thoughtfully designed transportation – including surreys and trolleys – and more than 200 miles of bikeways and trails.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 29, 2025

Mary had to take several trolleys to get there, but she made it.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot

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