Noun | Clothing / Euphemism
Encyclopedia of British Slang
KNICKERS
Noun | Neutral to Mild | Clothing / Euphemism
KNICKERS Pronunciation: /’n?k-?z/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Neutral to Mild Category: Clothing / Euphemism
Core Definition
Knickers means:
Womens underwear
Also used in mild exclamations.
Linguistic Origins
From knickerbockers.
Adopted into British usage in 19th century.
Usage Contexts
Laundry:
Wash your knickers.
Exclamation:
Oh, knickers.
Final Assessment
Knickers capture domestic modesty.
With mild humour.
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Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. He currently lives in Holloway, North London. Contact: [email protected]
