Camiknickers

//ˈkæm.əˌnɪk.əz// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks. dated, plural, plural-only

Synonyms

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bodybodycamiknickerteddyteddy

Etymology

Blend of camisole + knickers. The term was coined in the 1920s when camiknickers were introduced as a briefer garment than combinations. The garment reappeared in the lingerie market in the 1990s under the name teddy or body.

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