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Meaning of "boyshorts" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BOYSHORTS

boyshorts  [ˈbɔɪˌʃɔːts] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BOYSHORTS

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Boyshorts is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BOYSHORTS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

boyshorts

Boyshorts

Boy shorts, also known as boy short panties, boys' cut, booty shorts, shorties, tap panties or boyleg briefs are a kind of women's shorts that goes all the way down the hips, named for their similarity in looks to men's knit boxer shorts, which themselves are a variation on traditional boxer shorts. Some even resemble men's briefs, complete with fly and contrast trim. Unlike men's briefs, however, this style is usually lower cut, and is designed to fit and flatter a woman's figure. Boy shorts often cover most of the buttocks area. Therefore keeping privacy at maximum while still having comfort. Boy shorts have become a popular choice, since they avoid displaying a prominent visible panty line, and are a modest and comfortable alternative to thongs and conventional panties. They are also popularly matched with a camisole top and worn as loungewear. Cotton-spandex blends and lace are the most popular materials for boy shorts. The term boy shorts can also refer to bathing suit bottoms in the same style.

Definition of boyshorts in the English dictionary

The definition of boyshorts in the dictionary is women's underpants which resemble close-fitting shorts, sitting below the waist and stretching to the tops of the legs.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BOYSHORTS


bort
bɔːts
bortz
bɔːts
exports
ˈɛkspɔːts
Ghats
ɡɔːts
kiwisports
ˈkiːwiːˌspɔːts
orts
ɔːts
quartz
kwɔːts
shorts
ʃɔːts
sports
spɔːts
thoughts
θɔːts
undershorts
ˈʌndəˌʃɔːts
walkshorts
ˈwɔːkˌʃɔːts

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOYSHORTS

boyf
boyfriend
boyg
boyhood
boyish
boyishly
boyishness
boykie
boyla
Boyle
Boyle´s law
Boyne
boyo
Boyoma Falls
boys in blue
boys will be boys
Boys´ Brigade
boysenberries
boysenberry
boysy

WORDS THAT END LIKE BOYSHORTS

all-sorts
athletic sports
Bermuda shorts
board shorts
boxer shorts
Cinque Ports
comforts
creature comforts
cycling shorts
field sports
home comforts
Jockey Shorts
junior varsity sports
liquorice all-sorts
of sorts
out of sorts
racket sports
varsity sports
water sports
winter sports

Synonyms and antonyms of boyshorts in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «boyshorts» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BOYSHORTS

Find out the translation of boyshorts to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of boyshorts from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «boyshorts» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

boyshorts
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

boyshorts
570 millions of speakers

English

boyshorts
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

boyshorts
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

BOYSHORTS
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

boyshorts
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

boyshorts
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

boyshorts
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

culotte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Boyshorts
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Boyshorts
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

boyshorts
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

boyshorts
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bocah lanang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

boyshorts
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

boyshorts
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॉयशॉर्ट्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

boyshorts
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

culotte
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

szorty
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

boyshorts
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

boyshorts
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

boyshorts
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

boyshorts
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

boyshorts
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

boyshorts
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of boyshorts

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BOYSHORTS»

The term «boyshorts» is regularly used and occupies the 103.039 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BOYSHORTS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «boyshorts» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «boyshorts» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about boyshorts

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOYSHORTS»

Discover the use of boyshorts in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to boyshorts and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Freeman's Oath
Then I remembered the spirited circumstances of their removal and looked up. There, dangling from the ceiling fan, was a pair of black lace boyshorts. Even standing on the bed I couldn't reach them. Bouncing only got me marginally closer.
Joseph Newman, 2009
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ELLEgirl
Leopard-print bra, Jockey. JOCKEY.COM. 6. Leopard-print panties, Jockey. JOCKEY.COM. 7. Sheer boyshorts with ruched sides, Dollhouse Intimates. 212- 354-2400. 8. Faux-lace boyshorts with lace trim, Dollhouse Intimates. 212-354- 2400.
3
Fashion Unraveled: How to Start, Run and Manage an ...
Competitors Factor Porcelynne Strength Weakness Victoria's Secret Hanky Panky She&Me Intimates Products Boyshort specialty, tanks, briefs, yoga pants, tees, sportsbras, thongs Yes Boyshorts, briefs, thongs, bras, sleepwear, outerwear ...
Jennifer Lynne Matthews, 2009
4
The Murder of Crows: A Tom Greer Mystery
“CDs, t-shirts, a couple pairs of boyshorts.” “What're boyshorts?” he said. “ Women's underwear,” I said. The cop did a double-take and narrowed his eyes.” “ Panties?” he said. “What're you, some kind of pervert?” “They're for my wife,” I said.
Mark D. Bernhard, 2007
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Underneath It All
You can either purchase a drawer organizer with several cubbies for each individual pair, or create two sections, one for thongs and one for bikinis and boyshorts. You may also have multi-sections to organize by color or style. Simply fold your ...
Jennifer Carroll, Kathy Schultz, 2009
6
Love Like That
It all started because Josh wastelling us some storyabout how Electra had conned him into taking her to aromantic comedy because she was standing in a demicupbra and boyshorts at the time. “Thatwas an underhanded thing to do,” he  ...
Amanda Hill, 2014
7
Bare Essentials: Underwear : Construction and Pattern ...
Bare Essentials is organized into three main sections based on the complexities of the information provided. Included in this book are basic patterns for briefs and boyshorts.
Jennifer Lynne Matthews, 2011
8
Me, MySpace, and I: Parenting the Net Generation
... thong , or boyshorts , w/e your into wearing nowadays , and it would be really greatly appriecatied if you could help me out!! i will do like literally anyhting for you!!! Thanks—Troy” Given the difficulties in protecting children from sexual media, ...
Larry D. Rosen, 2007
9
Bullet Kingdom
Underneath her uniform, Luck is wearing a cropped sleeveless white turtle neck andwhite boyshorts. After fixing herhair, Luck sighs, “I seriously don't get why we have to wear those things.” Fate places his hands into his pockets, “It's so we ...
William Holloway
10
Pride
red boyshorts slid down my legs to land inside my pajama pants, already pooled on the ground around my feet. Tempering my eagerness with a slow breath of caution, I stretched my arms over my head, pulling my pajama top along for the ride ...
Rachel Vincent, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOYSHORTS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term boyshorts is used in the context of the following news items.
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Don't let drawers draw you in. Trust me
And a gal just never knows how a new pair of boyshorts will behave until she's faced with a tight train schedule, a crowded corridor and an ... «Hamilton Spectator, Jul 15»
2
Workout Gear: See 5 best comfy underwear for exercising
The FitKnix Air Athletic Boyshorts with a seamless finish that's invisible under workout clothes. Patagonia active briefs. These briefs are made ... «Pulse Nigeria, Jun 15»
3
New Period Panties Are Even More Ferocious
But Period Panties have designed some even more raging hardcore boyshorts to wear if you feel like wholeheartedly embracing your natural ... «Styleite, Jun 15»
4
Passion for Fashion: Are you wearing the correct undergarment?
Boyshorts are great because they go under the butt cheek instead of cutting across it. A little lace is also good for making the line less abrupt ... «Today in Bermuda, Jun 15»
5
Feminist Farrah Abraham gets candid for Cosmo
I bet other women will do house work or cook in what;s comfy which could be undies or boyshorts with a tshirt and tank top. Further more how ... «Starcasm.net, Jun 15»
6
De-evolution of panties, from thong to granny
The style of boyshorts was inspired by men's boxer briefs. The shape consists of a straighter cut at the waist and legs, providing full coverage of ... «MetroNews Canada, Jun 15»
7
Everyone On Earth (Really! Everyone) Shined Bright at the CFDA …
Somehow Julianna Margulies drank the Kim K kool-aid and thought wearing a sheer bottom and some boyshorts would be a good idea. As you ... «Jezebel, Jun 15»
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Need undergarments that moisturize? Skin-Eez says it can help
... which on Monday plans to launch an initial run of thigh smoothers, capri pants, camisoles, and boyshorts, priced between $24.99 and $29.99 ... «Boston Globe, May 15»
9
Kylie Jenner cleans closet, sends designer clothes to eBay
... to a global contract. [Los Angeles Times]. Is thong underwear on the way out? Young women increasingly are choosing boyshorts and briefs. «Los Angeles Times, May 15»
10
A thing for thong
From lacy thongs and G-strings to briefs and boyshorts, they are doing it all to spice up their lives. (Illustration: Rohnit Phore). THOSE WHO ... «Financial Express, May 15»

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