Meanings
nouncamiknickers pl (plural only)
- datedpluralplural onlyA women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks.
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Origin
Blend of camisole + knickers. The term was coined in the 1920s when camiknickers were introduced as a briefer garment than combinations. The garment reappeared in the lingerie market in the 1990s under the name teddy or body.
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APA
camiknickers. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/camiknickers
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“camiknickers.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/camiknickers. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “camiknickers,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/camiknickers.
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