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knickerbockers

Knick·er·bock·er
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nik-er-bok-er]
    • /ˈnɪk ərˌbɒk ər/
    • /ˈnɪk.əˌbɒk.əz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nik-er-bok-er]
    • /ˈnɪk ərˌbɒk ər/

Definitions of knickerbockers word

  • noun knickerbockers Also, knickerbockers [nik-er-bok-erz] /ˈnɪk ərˌbɒk ərz/ (Show IPA). loose-fitting short trousers gathered in at the knees. 1
  • noun knickerbockers Chiefly British. a bloomerslike undergarment worn by women. panties. 1
  • noun knickerbockers British Informal. a woman's or girl's short-legged underpants. 1
  • idioms knickerbockers to get one's knickers in a twist, British Slang. to get flustered or agitated: Don't get your knickers in a twist every time the telephone rings. 1
  • noun knickerbockers Men's or boys' baggy knee trousers, of a type particularly popular in the early 20th century. 1
  • noun plural knickerbockers baggy breeches fastened with a band at the knee or above the ankle 0
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Origin of knickerbockers

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10, Americanism; generalized from Diedrich Knickerbocker, fictitious author of Washington Irving's History of New York

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Parts of speech for Knickerbockers

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knickerbockers popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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  • knickers

    Also, knickerbockers [nik-er-bok-erz] /ˈnɪk ərˌbɒk ərz/ (Show IPA). loose-fitting short trousers gathered in at the knees.
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