boxer shorts

box·er short

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bok-ser shawrt]
- /ˈbɒk sər ʃɔrt/
- /ˈbɒk.sər ʃɔːts/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bok-ser shawrt]
- /ˈbɒk sər ʃɔrt/

Definitions of boxer shorts words

noun plural boxer shorts Boxer shorts are loose-fitting men's underpants that are shaped like the shorts worn by boxers. 3
noun plural boxer shorts men's underpants shaped like shorts but having a front opening 3
noun boxer shorts men's undershorts with an elastic waistband and the loose, full cut of prizefighters' trunks 3
noun boxer shorts men's loose-fitting undershorts with an elastic waistband. 1
noun,plural boxer shorts men's undershorts 1
noun boxer shorts Shorts worn as underwear by men. 0

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Origin of boxer shorts

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

First recorded in 1945-50

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Parts of speech for Boxer shorts

noun

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exclamation

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boxer shorts popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for boxer shorts

noun boxer shorts

drawers — a sliding, lidless, horizontal compartment, as in a piece of furniture, that may be drawn out in order to gain access to it.
underwear — clothing worn next to the skin under outer clothes.
briefs — men's underpants or women's pants without legs
shorts — having little length; not long.
underpants — drawers or shorts worn under outer clothing, usually next to the skin.

All 6 Synonyms of boxer shorts