pants

noun

(chiefly Canada, US, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Philippines, Singapore, Northern England) An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers.

(chiefly UK) An undergarment that covers the genitals and often the buttocks and the neighbouring parts of the body; underpants.

(UK, slang) Rubbish; something worthless.

verb

To pull someone’s pants down; to forcibly remove someone’s pants.

adjective

(British, slang) Of inferior quality, rubbish.

Roots

pantaleonepants- · Eponym · St. Pantaleon

Words related to pants

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Where does pants come from?

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