knickered

[ nik-erd ]

adjective

1. wearing knickers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of knickered¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; knicker(s) + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Elder said he would keep the bronze statue of the knickered Georgian—the highest honor given by the USGA, recognizing those whose sportsmanship and character exemplify the ideals of the game—on the mantle in his bedroom.

From Golf Digest

East Lake was foreign to Rory McIlroy until last week, but he had been bringing slightly more familiar layouts to their knickered knees all season.

From New York Times

Sixty years ago," says Gene Sarazen, still slickered down and knickered up and still playing golf at 86, "I had a rotten grip.

From Time Magazine Archive

The knickered apparition is indulging in the fastest-growing winter sport in the world.

From Time Magazine Archive

Out piled 57 suntanned, knickered German boys, 43 demure German girls and four solemn teachers.

From Time Magazine Archive