broekies
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Borrowed from Afrikaans broekie, diminutive of broek (“trousers”).
Noun
[edit]broekies (uncountable)
- (plural only, South Africa) women's underwear; panties; knickers
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Dutch
[edit]Pronunciation
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Noun
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