"spankies" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈspaŋkiːz/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-spankies.wav
Etymology: From spank + -ies. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spank|ies}} spank + -ies Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} spankies pl (plural only)
  1. Full underpants worn by cheerleaders, colour-coordinated as part of a matching outfit and designed to be seen under their skirts. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Underwear Synonyms: lollies
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  "etymology_text": "From spank + -ies.",
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        {
          "ref": "2008, Debbie Reed Fischer, Swimming with the Sharks, page 51:",
          "text": "The skirts flare out in just the right way, and our spankies have little sequined sharks sewn on the rear.",
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      ],
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        ],
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          "cheerleader",
          "cheerleader"
        ],
        [
          "outfit",
          "outfit"
        ],
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          "skirts",
          "skirts"
        ]
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        {
          "word": "lollies"
        }
      ],
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    },
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      "ipa": "/ˈspaŋkiːz/",
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        "en:Underwear"
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      ],
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        ],
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        ],
        [
          "skirts",
          "skirts"
        ]
      ],
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    {
      "word": "lollies"
    }
  ],
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}

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