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单词 britches
释义

britches

plural noun

britch·​es ˈbri-chəz How to pronounce britches (audio)
: breeches, trousers

Synonyms

  • breeches
  • pantaloons
  • pants
  • slacks
  • trousers
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Apple workers aren’t just concerned about an office space that has outgrown its britches. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2022 Clooney gives a brilliant voice performance in the title role of the fox who’s often too big for his corduroy britches. Ben Flanagan | Bflanagan@al.com, al, 6 May 2022 Hang on to your britches, Big Bounce America is coming to Louisville. Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 21 Apr. 2022 Macbeth has sometimes come off as a man too big for his britches — and punished for it accordingly. K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2022 That is meant neither to be patronizing, nor a pat on the britches and a tousle of the hair. Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 Sep. 2021 Some annuals and perennials can be just too big for their botanical britches. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 10 July 2021 Despite the quick success, West certainly hasn't gotten too big for his britches. Marisa Spyker, Southern Living, 18 June 2021 College football has grown too big for its britches, and the NCAA long ago abdicated its parental duties. Kevin Sherrington, Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2020 See More

Word History

Etymology

alteration of breeches

First Known Use

1571, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

britches

noun plural

britch·​es ˈbri-chəz How to pronounce britches (audio)
1
: breeches sense 1
2
: pants

britches

plural noun

as in pants
an outer garment covering each leg separately from waist to ankle a traditional riding outfit consisting of red jacket, tan britches, and black boots

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • pants
  • trousers
  • jeans
  • breeches
  • pantaloons
  • slacks
  • denims
  • corduroys
  • hose
  • sweatpants
  • leggin
  • knickerbockers
  • baggies
  • blue jeans
  • pantsuit
  • legging
  • cords
  • bloomers
  • bell-bottoms
  • cargo pants
  • pants suit
  • knee breeches
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