Last Updated on January 13, 2022 by Sarah Keene
Our Word of the Day is chonies. Which is a noun meaning underwear. Chonies is an example of English slang that is derived from the Spanish word calzones.
Frequent question, why is underwear called unmentionables? Origin of unmentionables Victorian Era euphemism, specifically the category of euphemism known as indirection (compare privates, behind, sleep together). First intended meaning was “trousers”, attested from 1823. Meaning “underwear” is recorded from 1910.
Furthermore, what is chones Spanish? underpants plural noun – for men or women. los chones m.
Considering this, how do you say Chonies?
Additionally, are socks masculine or feminine in Spanish? Translation of sock – English-Spanish dictionary chaussette [feminine], chaussettes, flanquer un gnon à qqn…
What is the British word for underwear?
Knickers. Knickers is actually a standard word for underwear, mainly in Britain, but we include it here because of its surprising connection to professional basketball.
What were underwear called in the 1800s?
At the beginning of the 1800s women still wore a long nightie-like garment under their dress but it was now called a chemise, not a shift. However, after about 1800 they also wore drawers. Sometimes they came to below the knee or sometimes they were longer garments with frills at the bottom called pantalettes.
What are draws underwear?
an undergarment, long or short, for the lower part of the body, with a separate opening for each leg; underpants. Word origin. < draw, because drawn on.
What is calzone in English?
: a baked or fried turnover of pizza dough stuffed with various fillings usually including cheese.
How do Mexicans say socks?
We used “medias” for socks. I live in Dallas, Tx now and the Mexicans call socks “calcetines“.
How do you say it is what it is in Spanish?
If you’d like to say “it is what it is” in Spanish you can use “es lo que es.” Some speakers also use “las cosas son como son.” Although it is technically plural and translates to “things are what they are,” it is used in singular and plural situations in conversation.
How do you say socks in Argentina?
- Media (for men, women, or unisex)
- Specific for women kind of “media”: Media de nylon, pantimedia, etc.
- Calza for women, unless otherwise said: calza deportiva para hombres.
What do they call underwear in America?
knickers. British underwear for the lower body, typically worn by women or girls. The American word is panties.
What do they call men’s underwear in England?
Men’s underwear in the UK and Ireland is referred to as “underpants”. it is now becoming more widely termed – shorts, briefs, pants, y-fronts, boxers, and many other words. Women’s underwear is referred to as knickers, briefs, panties.
Why was the bra made?
They were designed to hold the bust in and down against the corset, which provided upward support. Advertising of the times, typically in periodicals, stressed the advantages of bras in health and comfort over corsets and portrayed garments with shoulder supports in a mono-bosom style and with limited adaptability.