undies
word
Definition
A playful and informal word for underwear, especially referring to female underpants, but sometimes used for any undergarments.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and playful; almost always used in casual, friendly conversations. Usually refers to women's underwear, but can sometimes mean men's or children's underwear if the context is clear. Not used in formal situations. Often used with 'clean', 'cute', 'change', or 'pack'.
Spanish: ropa interior - calzones (informal, femenino)Portuguese (BR): calcinha - cueca (informal)Portuguese (PT): cuequinhas - boxers (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 内裤（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 內褲（口語）Hindi: अंडरवियर (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ملابس داخلية (عامية)Bengali: ইন্ডিজ - আলো underpants (সাধারণত মহিলা)Russian: трусики - нижнее бельё (разговорное)Japanese: パンツ - 下着 (カジュアル)Vietnamese: quần lót - đồ lót (thân mật)Korean: 속옷 - 팬티 (귀엽게)Turkish: külot - iç çamaşırı (samimi)Urdu: انڈرویئر - اندرونی کپڑے (غیررسمی)Indonesian: celana dalam - pakaian dalam (santai)
Example Sentences
I packed my undies for the trip.
basic
Don’t forget to change your undies every day.
basic
These undies are very comfortable.
basic
Oops, my undies are showing!
natural
She bought some cute new undies at the mall.
natural
My little brother always runs around the house in just his undies.
natural