longies

English

plural noun
Definitions
  • (informal) knitted trousers for a baby or child
  • (informal) Full-length trousers for a young boy (as distinguished from knickerbockers).
  • (informal) long underwear.

Etymology

Affix from English long (belong, yearn).

Origin

English

long

Gloss

belong, yearn

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