"underoos" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: A trademark of the 1970s. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} underoos pl (plural only)
  1. (plural only) A set of matching briefs and top (usually a sleeveless shirt or T-shirt) themed after a superhero or other fictional character, popular with children in the 1980s. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Clothing Translations (set of matching briefs and top): alusrüü (Estonian), ihurüü (Estonian)

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