tighty whiteys

A form of tighty whities — Men's or boys' traditionally white briefs.

Meanings

nountighty whiteys pl (plural only)
  1. alternativepluralplural onlyAlternative form of tighty whities.

    Tiny carried a bag of nails tucked into the back of his jeans, worn low to show off his tighty whiteys.

    2021, R.J. Linteau, The Architect, page 203
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