Definitions

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  • noun A kind of women's lingerie resembling long shorts, usually with ruffles down each leg.

Etymologies

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Blend of petticoat and pants

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Examples

  • Jennylous projects, check Amazon for pettipants - they have a great selection of different vendors and the prices are great!

    International Wear A Dress Day 2009 -- Today! - A Dress A Day 2009

  • Deirdre, I bought a shorts-slip/pettipants/pantyslip about 9 years ago at Meier Frank now Macys but they no longer carry them.

    Your (New) Slip Is Showing - A Dress A Day 2009

  • It's possible I'm the one who steered you to a link for pettipants on

    Your (New) Slip Is Showing - A Dress A Day 2009

  • I'm heading to S FL next month and need to make myself some pettipants or some kind of shorts to wear under skirts.

    Your (New) Slip Is Showing - A Dress A Day 2009

  • And what ever happened to the idea of wearing a slip, or even pettipants (a slip with legs) to solve this problem?

    chicagotribune.com - News 2010

  • Wearing dresses made of natural wovens is essential (Silk, though natural, breathes poorly so isn't the best option for the heat) Layering with pettipants and a slip both in cotton helps ensure comfort; long, flowing skirts are the best; if, in the worst of the heat one chooses to forego pantihose, if one's skirt or dress is ankle length or just a few inches higher, it won't look porly; worn with practical yet nice sandals, comfort and neatness are both assured.

    Norwegian Artist Hans Gude, 1825-1903 2009

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