kortbyxor

Swedish

Etymology

Compound of kort (“short”) +‎ byxor (“trousers”). According to SO attested since 1814.

Noun

kortbyxor n

1. A pair of shorts (pants or trousers that do not go lower than the knees).

   Synonyms: kortbyxa, shorts

   Antonym: långbyxor

2. plural of kortbyxa (“shorts”)

References

• kortbyxor in Svensk ordbok (SO)