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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pet•ti•coat /ˈpɛtiˌkoʊt/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Clothinga skirt worn under an outer skirt or dress, esp. one that is full and often trimmed and ruffled and of a decorative fabric.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pet•ti•coat (pet′ē kōt′),USA pronunciation n. - ClothingAlso called pettiskirt. an underskirt, esp. one that is full and often trimmed and ruffled and of a decorative fabric.
- any skirtlike part or covering.
- a flounce or valance fitting around the sides of a bed, couch, or chair, as to conceal the legs.
- Slang Terms[Informal.]a woman or girl.
adj. - Sex and Gender, Slang Termsof, pertaining to, or controlled by women;
female;
feminine:petticoat government.
- late Middle English petycote. See petty, coat 1375–1425
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