soakers

[ soh-kerz ]

noun

, (used with a plural verb)

1. absorbent, knitted briefs or shorts, often of wool, used as a diaper cover on infants.

Word History and Origins

Origin of soakers¹

soaker ( def ) + -s ³

Example Sentences

We brainstormed different props to bring out during my set including super soakers, Chinese dragons and … the RAFT.

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A number of these soakers were still lying about and Joe saw his chance.

From Project Gutenberg

Yes, it is funny, his taking his toddy along with you old soakers.

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He fits more with one of Jacob's tales of longshore soakers, than with the tragedies that have made him infamous.

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And it is further reported that the old soakers haven't any teeth—wore them out eating gin cocktails and brandy punches.

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He has given me some soakers, and he takes his medicine as if he liked it.

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