Slip

See also: slip

German

Etymology

Formally from English slip (“kind of underskirt”), but with the sense of etymologically related German Schlüpfer, also Schlüpper (“briefs, panties”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /slɪp/

• Audio:

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Noun

Slip m (genitive Slips, plural Slips)

1. a piece of underwear covering just the genitalia and buttocks: panties, knickers (for women); briefs (for men)

Usage notes

• Though per se applicable to both sexes, more commonly used of women’s panties, at least outside of advertising.

Synonyms

• Höschen
• Schlüpfer
• Unterhose (broader)

Derived terms

• Slipeinlage

Further reading

• “Slip” in Duden online

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Luxembourgish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈslip/

Noun

Slip m (plural Slippen)

1. briefs