Shorties

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of shorty form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Short socks. uncountable

    "Also for business and formal wear, knee high's are preferable to shorties so that your shanks are not exposed when crossing your legs."

  3. 3
    Diminutive of shorts. diminutive, form-of, informal, uncountable

    "It is true they are pygmy clubs; just wee bits o’ things, toys. It is true that no self respecting golfer, all togged out in his shorties and tam, would deign to use them."

Synonyms

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shortasstitch

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"Also for business and formal wear, knee high's are preferable to shorties so that your shanks are not exposed when crossing your legs."

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