britches
n. US //ˈbɹɪtʃəz// UK //bɹˈɪtʃɪz// britch·es
An alteration of breeches (“trousers, pantaloons”) in use since at least the 18th century in Britain and British colonies.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated April 17, 2026