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smalls

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈsmɔɫz// UK //smˈɔːlz// smalls Archaic Informal

n. underwear, such as socks, pants, or a bra. You usually use this word when you are talking about buying or washing clothes in a casual way.

n. underwear or intimate apparel.


SIMPLE

I need to buy some new smalls before the trip.

CONTEXTUAL

He left his smalls on the kitchen counter while he went to the store to buy a new pair of shoes.

COMPLEX

The laundry room was always a bit of a mess, with various smalls and socks scattered across the floor after a long week of travel.

Synonyms
Origin

From small.

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