unmentionables
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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An essential place of unmentionables — in a lot of ways, its purpose is clear, unchanged.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2022
With five of Scotland's starting line-up one booking away from a suspension for the play-off semi-final, the home team needed a card-happy whistler like it need a firm kick in the unmentionables.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2021
Yet because he is the center of a drama, and a memory play at that, he finds himself baring the unmentionables of his soul to an abyss of unseen listeners.
From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2017
But there are men's unmentionables, too, including 18th-century shirts, which were considered underwear because they were worn next to the skin —only the collars and cuffs could decently be shown.
From US News • Apr. 13, 2016
I insisted we learn more, but she said I should stop bringing up unmentionables.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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