Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
budgie-smugglers
noun
/ˈbʌdʒiˈsmʌɡləz/
Definition
A slang term used primarily in Australia to refer to tight-fitting swimwear, particularly men’s speedos.
Examples
- He decided to wear his budgie-smugglers to the beach, despite the chilly weather.
- The surf club held a contest for the best budgie-smugglers at the annual beach day.
Meaning
The term is often used humorously or disparagingly, highlighting how the swimwear can leave little to the imagination, resembling a bulging pouch that could ‘smuggle’ a small bird, such as a budgerigar (commonly known as a budgie).
Synonyms
- Speedos
- Swim briefs
- Tight swimwear
