"gotchies" meaning in English

See gotchies in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} gotchies pl (plural only)
  1. (Canada, slang) underpants Tags: Canada, plural, plural-only, slang Categories (topical): Underwear
    Sense id: en-gotchies-en-noun-INHJm4Gb Categories (other): Canadian English, English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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