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vocabulary doubt
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WestHampstead
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vocabulary doubt
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Hi! one doubt: knickers is a synonim for underpants or for panties, or both? |
30 Nov 2009
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Pinky Makus
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When I was in elementary school knickers were a type of short pants that ended just below the knee (not underwear).
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30 Nov 2009
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cheezels
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I use the word knickers... I feel silly using the word panties  even though it is a normal word for undergarments.
We also use the general term of underwear.
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30 Nov 2009
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Jayho
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�Panties � is rarely used in casual conversation by NS downunder. We usually say �knickers � or �undies � for female underwear and �jocks �, �boxers � or �undies � for male underwear.
Advertisments, however, usually use more formal words like �briefs �.
Cheers - Jayho |
30 Nov 2009
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douglas
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In the US we do not use the term knickers. They are underwear, panties, undershorts, underpants, boxers, or boxer shorts to name a few. |
30 Nov 2009
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