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