briefs
pronunciation
How to pronounce briefs in British English:
UK [bri:fs]
How to pronounce briefs in American English:
US [brifs]
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- Noun:
- short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey)
Word Origin
- briefs (n.)
- "short, tight underwear," 1934, from brief (adj.).
Example
- 1. I also gave hima pair of your briefs .
- 2. You are wearing a gules briefs today .
- 3. Despite their state of decay , the knickers bear more than a passing resemblance to the string bikini briefs popular today , while the bra has the fitted cups and delicate straps of its modern-day counterparts .
- 4. The iowa opinion mentioned similar rulings last year in california and connecticut , which were also informed by apa briefs .
- 5. The company says that it briefs local police on the times and routes taken during testing .