briefs
/briːfs
/plural noun
Short, close-fitting underpants or knickers: a pair of blue briefs...
- Boxer briefs have become the underwear of choice.
- Should I tuck both my undershirt and shirt into my briefs?
- Adam climbed over the bed to his suitcase pulled out a pair of his briefs and cut off shorts.
Synonyms
underpants, pants, Y-fronts;
knickers, bikini briefs
informal panties
British informal kecks
- within (or in) reach
- within striking distance
- with intent
- with interest
- within the hour
- within —— distance
- with it
- with might and main
- with one accord
- with one eye on
- with one hand (tied) behind one's back
- with one's back to (or up against) the wall
- with one's bare hands
- with one's compliments
- with one's eyes open
- with one's eyes shut (or closed)
- with one's hand in the cookie jar
- with one's head in the clouds
- with one's heart in one's boots
- with one's nose in the air
- with one's tail between one's legs
- with one's tail up
- with one voice
- with open arms
- with open eyes