Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
knicker
noun
/ˈnɪkər/
Definition
A type of loose-fitting trouser or short that gathers at the knee, often worn for sports or casual wear.
Examples
- He wore his favorite knickers while playing in the park.
- She decided to try on a pair of stylish knickers for her next running session.
Meaning
Knicker is a colloquial term, short for ‘knickerbockers,’ referring to knee-length pants traditionally worn by men and boys but also adopted in women’s fashion.
Synonyms
- Capri pants
- Shorts
- Knee-length trousers
