trolleys

British

/ ˈtrɒlɪz /

plural noun

slang men's underpants

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"Mum was one trolley in a sea of trolleys," Suzanne recalls.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

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

There was a jam around the lifts with trolleys waiting to get to the operating theaters in the basement, and others still trying to get up to the wards.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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