Definition of PANTY

panty

Meanings

Plural: panties

Noun

  • short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural)
  • Short trousers for men, or more usually boys.
  • An article of clothing worn as underpants by women.
  • A helmet cover.

Origin / Etymology

Recorded since 1845 in the plural, meaning “drawers for men”, a derogatory diminutive of pants (the shortening of pantaloons); meaning “underpants for women or children” first recorded 1908.

Synonyms

pantie, scanty, step-in

Scrabble Score: 10

panty is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
panty is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
panty is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

panty is a valid Words With Friends word