spankies

English

Etymology

From spank +‎ -ies.

Pronunciation

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• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈspaŋkiːz/

Noun

spankies pl (plural only)

1. Full underpants worn by cheerleaders, colour-coordinated as part of a matching outfit and designed to be seen under their skirts.
   • 2008, Debbie Reed Fischer, Swimming with the Sharks, page 51:

     The skirts flare out in just the right way, and our spankies have little sequined sharks sewn on the rear.

Synonyms

• lollies

Anagrams

• kinapses, sea pinks