Briefs
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹiːfs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Briefs is a noun meaning plural of brief.
Meaning
plural of brief.
More Meanings
- (usually in the plural) A very short, close-fitting type of underpants.
- Swimming briefs.
- (euphemistic) An adult diaper.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brief
- (chiefly Australia, informal) Male underpant bikini briefs.
Example Sentences
I fetched my briefs, pulled them on, and we left the changing room.
Briefs for men and women were not popular in America until the 1930s.
Yes, Gentlemen’s Quarterly wrote that Archie wears briefs, like it was something everyone wanted to know.
[S]he learned not to iron my footy briefs and leave creases in them - the blokes bagged my creases for weeks[.]
Synonyms for briefs
Depending on context, synonyms include underwear.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include abbreviated, concise, short, little, jocks, boxers.
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