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Meaning of shorties | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Short socks.

uncountable

Examples

“Also for business and formal wear, knee high's are preferable to shorties so that your shanks are not exposed when crossing your legs.”
“It is true they are pygmy clubs; just wee bits o’ things, toys. It is true that no self respecting golfer, all togged out in his shorties and tam, would deign to use them.”
“His clean white blouse was tucked neatly into his shorties that ended at the sturdy healthy legs and even the knees below were clean and bare and the smell of shoe polish was evidence enough that the school week was starting “slick and clean.””
“Deb DiGregorio: A certain sophmore jumping out from behind a locker in his shorties.”
“Miguel picked up his badge and walked to the mirror with it. Still in his shorties, he practiced whipping the case out and flipping it open.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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