panty line

noun

The outline of a person's underpants visible through their outer clothing.

Meanings

nounpanty line (plural panty lines)

plural panty lines · alternative pantyline

  1. The outline of a person's underpants visible through their outer clothing.

    Images made public on Thursday of the women’s kit on a mannequin, showing a very high-cut pantyline, triggered criticism from several athletes for what they saw as a decision to prioritize skimpiness over function.

    2024 April 13, “‘My hoo haa is gonna be out’: US Olympians slam Nike for skimpy women’s track kit”, in The Guardian, →ISSN
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