"knicks" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Abbreviation of knickers. Etymology templates: {{abbreviation of|en|knickers}} Abbreviation of knickers. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} knicks pl (plural only)
  1. (British, colloquial) Knickers. Tags: British, colloquial, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Underwear
    Sense id: en-knicks-en-noun-p1WuUDrs Disambiguation of Underwear: 81 19 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Disambiguation of English pluralia tantum: 65 35
  2. (cycling) Lycra pants (usually short) used by cyclists. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Cycling
    Sense id: en-knicks-en-noun-12~JFrJ3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 46 54 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 43 57 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 43 57 Topics: cycling, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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