camiknickers

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camiknickers

/ˈkæm.əˌnɪk.əz/ UK

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Blend of camisole + knickers. The term was coined in the 1920s when camiknickers were introduced as a briefer garment than combinations. The garment reappeared in the lingerie market in the 1990s under the name teddy or body.

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dated, plural, plural only A women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks.
Similar: teddy, body

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@misc{camiknickers_2026,
  title = {camiknickers},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/camiknickers},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}