(Noun pl). Underpants, briefs. The term derives from the genericised trademark ‘Y-Front’, a property of Jockey International from Kenosha, Wisconsin. The trademark of course derives from the inverted Y-shape formed by the seams at the front of the garment. I the USA, the term Jockeys, short for Jockey Shorts became the common term for men’s briefs. Same source. Different outcome.
Similar meaning: Underpants, briefs, Pants (UK), Tighty-Whiteys (US), Jockeys (US).
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