"sluggos" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: slug + -o. So-called due to the bulge of the genitals resembling a slug beneath the seam or pouch region of the briefs. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|slug|o}} slug + -o Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} sluggos pl (plural only)
  1. (slang, Australia) A type of men's swimming briefs where the bulge of the genitals is noticeable. Tags: Australia, plural, plural-only, slang Synonyms: budgie smugglers

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