scanties

plural noun

scant·​ies ˈskan-tēz How to pronounce scanties (audio)
: abbreviated panties for women

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Think twice before throwing your scanties to the wind in Morocco, Grenada, Bahrain or Belarus. Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 22 Apr. 2021

Word History

Etymology

blend of scant entry 1 and panties

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scanties was in 1929

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“Scanties.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scanties. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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