Definitions of undergarment
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a garment worn under other garments
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synonyms:
unmentionable
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Antonyms:
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outer garment, overgarment
a garment worn over other garments
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types:
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body stocking
a one-piece tight-fitting undergarment for women that covers the torso (and may have sleeves and legs)
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bandeau, bra, brassiere
an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
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camisole, underbodice
a short sleeveless undergarment for women
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chemise, shift, shimmy, slip, teddy
a woman's sleeveless undergarment
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foundation, foundation garment
a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body
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garter belt, suspender belt
a wide belt of elastic with straps hanging from it; worn by women to hold up stockings
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long underwear, union suit
an undergarment with shirt and drawers in one piece
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half-slip, petticoat, underskirt
undergarment worn under a skirt
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singlet, undershirt, vest
a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
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underpants
an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
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underclothes, underclothing, underwear
undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments
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bikini pants
small and tight-fitting underpants; worn by women
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Jockey shorts, briefs
short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey shorts)
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BVD, BVD's
trademark for men's underwear
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corset, girdle, stays
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
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crinoline
a full stiff petticoat made of crinoline fabric
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boxers, boxershorts, drawers, shorts, underdrawers
underpants worn by men
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intimate apparel, lingerie
women's underwear and nightclothes
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long johns
warm underwear with long legs
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pantie, panty, scanty, step-in
short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
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roll-on
a woman's foundation garment rolled on to the hips
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Skivvies
men's underwear consisting of cotton T-shirt and shorts
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thong
underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants
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uplift
a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts
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type of:
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garment
an article of clothing
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outer garment, overgarment
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