Briefs Meaning in English

word · lemma: brief

US

ˈbɹifs

BREEFS

UK

bɹˈiːfs

BREEFS

Definition

'Briefs' can mean a type of short, close-fitting underwear, usually for men, or short official reports or summaries.

Usage & Nuances

'Briefs' (underwear) is always plural and refers to men's or boys' underwear, not boxers or trunks. As 'briefs' (documents), used in law, business, or government: 'legal briefs' or 'case briefs'. Context is key to meaning.

• Spanish: calzoncillos - resúmenes (breve informe)
• Portuguese (BR): cueca (masculina) - resumo (documento)
• Portuguese (PT): cueca (masculina) - resumo (documento)
• Chinese (Simplified): 男士内裤 - 摘要 (简要报告)
• Chinese (Traditional): 男士內褲 - 摘要 (簡要報告)
• Hindi: चड्डी (पुरुषों की) - सारांश (रिपोर्ट)
• Arabic: سراويل داخلية - ملخصات (تقارير قصيرة)
• Bengali: ব্রিফস (পুরুষদের আঁটসাঁট অন্তর্বাস) - সংক্ষিপ্ত প্রতিবেদন
• Russian: трусы (плотно облегающие) - краткие доклады
• Japanese: ブリーフ（男性用下着） - 要約書類
• Vietnamese: quần lót (nam, ôm sát) - bản tóm tắt
• Korean: 브리프(남성용 속옷) - 요약 보고서
• Turkish: külot (erkek, sıkı) - özet rapor
• Urdu: بریفس (مردانہ زیرجامہ) - مختصر رپورٹیں
• Indonesian: celana dalam (pria, ketat) - ringkasan laporan

Example Sentences

He wears briefs under his pants.

basic

The lawyer prepared several briefs for the trial.

basic

His new briefs are blue.

basic

I always pack extra briefs when I travel.

natural

The judge read the briefs before making a decision.

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Do you prefer boxers or briefs?

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