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• n  an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin

• The underpants economic theory has rung true during the recession.
• Why did I not grasp that one couldn't be seen in the girls' locker room sporting those packaged bikini underpants from Jockey or Hanes? Granny pants is what some kids call them.
• As regular China Blog readers know, we miss no opportunity to write about underpants, especially big underpants.

News & Articles

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• First Dibs: Is Demi Moore Showing The World Photos of Ashton Kutcher’s Small Package?
  What does Melissa McCarthy have to say about being called a "female hippo" in a film review? Are Keira Knightley and Chloe Grace Moretz going to have a lesbian love scene in their new film? Why didn't Superman have red underpants on his suit in Man of Steel?
  June 14, 2013 - TheFABlife
• Heroine gets her knickers in a knot
  This farce, set in 1910 Germany, promises laughter, pratfalls and underpants.
  June 13, 2013 - Abilene Reporter-News

Quotes

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• Dav Pilkey in New York Times
  I think fans of Captain Underpants will be very happy with this new book,Mr. Pilkey said in a written statement. "It has all the action, laffs and ridiculousness that children love, plus all the unapologetic irreverence and questionable...
• Bob Crow in Times Online
  Bob Crow, the RMT general secretary, said: "Violence against our members is already a major problem, particularly from people who have been drinking." "Perhaps the Mayor will come out with his underpants on over his trousers like Superman one...
• Wayne Swan in The Age
  This is a guy who has made a career criss-crossing the country in his hemp underpants pretending to be the green conscience of the Liberal Party,Mr Swan said.