undies

[ uhn-deez ]

plural noun

1. women's or children's underwear.

undies

/ ˈʌndɪz /

plural noun

1. informal.
   women's underwear

Word History and Origins

Origin of undies¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; und(erwear) + -ie + -s ³

Example Sentences

While the undies may not be so provocative, Gaga makes up for it with her seemingly erotic dance moves.

From The Daily Beast

Guns, fists, belt whippings—and a total, unabashed lack of undies.

From The Daily Beast

Another explains she won't show her "vag," but could be charmed "into my undies" should a player win a game.

From The Daily Beast

Anyone with a real regard for undies—and which of us has not?

From Project Gutenberg

In our undies, she admitted, even I am beginning to wonder if Im not seeing double and talking to myself.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• bikini
• bra
• corset
• lingerie
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• undergarment
• underpants
• undershirt