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knickers
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
knickers
(noun)
twist
(noun)
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knickers
/
ˈ
nɪkɚz/
noun
knickers
/
ˈ
nɪkɚz/
noun
Learner's definition of KNICKERS
[
plural
]
1
US
:
loose-fitting pants that reach just below the knee
—
called also
(British)
knickerbockers
2
British
:
panties
get your knickers in a twist
British, informal
:
to become upset about something that is not very important
Don't
get your knickers in a twist
: I'll be ready in a minute!
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