"shreddies" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-shreddies.ogg
Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} shreddies pl (plural only)
  1. (British, slang) Underwear. Tags: British, plural, plural-only, slang Categories (topical): Underwear Related terms (brand of breakfast cereal): Shreddies
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