How to Pronounce "keep your knickers on"
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɪkɝz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KEEP yor NIK-erz on
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɪkəz/ /ˈɒn
KEEP yaw NIK-uhz on
Definition
This informal British expression means telling someone not to get upset or impatient, and to be calm.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɪkɝz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɪkəz/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP yor NIK-erz on
UK
KEEP yaw NIK-uhz on
Listen in Context
Keep your knickers on, I'll be there in a minute.
There's no need to shout, just keep your knickers on.
Please keep your knickers on until we finish here.
Oh, keep your knickers on! The food's on its way.