knickers
Example Sentences
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“Don’t get your knickers in a twist, I’m not Mick Jagger,” he joked, delivering a goofy rendition of the Rolling Stones frontman’s signature moves before covering their hit “Start Me Up.”
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
Connor Kerr said the team were doing everything from "washing knickers" to helping prepare outfits and accessories to go on stage, both for the Belfast gig and Lizzo's performance at Glastonbury this weekend.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2023
You begin by getting dressed, pulling on knickers and a cloth chest protector, navigating various straps and zippers, cinching up a thick jacket.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2022
Remnants of clothing including half a pair of knickers, a pair of tights, a bra, remains of some shoes and a sweater were also in the tank.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2022
“Don’t get your knickers in a knot, Ruthanne. It’s too hot for that.”
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.