Meanings
nounperiod pants pl (plural only)
- UKinformalpluralplural onlyUnderwear worn by a woman or girl during menstruation, typically old, cheap, or of a dark colour in case of staining.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAbsorbent underwear used to absorb menstrual flow.
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