Briefs vs. Drawers

Briefsnoun

plural of brief

Briefsnoun

A short close-fitting type of underpants.

Briefsnoun

short tight-fitting underpants (trade name Jockey)

Briefsnoun

short, close-fitting underpants or knickers

Briefs

Briefs or a brief are a type of short, form-fitting underwear and swimwear, as opposed to styles where material extends down the thighs. Briefs have various different styles, usually with a waistband attached to fabric that runs along the pelvis to the crotch and buttocks, and are worn by both men and women.

Drawersnoun

plural of drawer

Drawersnoun

(pluralonly) Long underpants.

Drawersnoun

(slang) Any clothing covering the legs, such as shorts, trousers, underpants or breeches.

Drawersnoun

(usually in the plural) underpants worn by men

Drawersnoun

(usually in the plural) underpants worn by women;