English Explanatory Dictionary

camiknickers

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-camiknickers.wav /ˈkæm.əˌnɪk.əz/

Word forms

camiknickers

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.

Synonyms

teddy body
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