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Jyutpingmaa1 jin1 tung1
Yalemā yīn tūng
Definition
Boxer shorts; loose-fitting underpants with straight legs.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
The term originates from the visual resemblance of the two leg openings to the twin chimneys of a steamship. It is exclusively used for loose fitting, woven cotton shorts, often with patterns, rather than tight fitting briefs or trunks. While it can be used as underwear, it is also common for men to wear them as lounge wear or pajama bottoms at home.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
He always walks around the house wearing only his boxers.
Related words
Common phrases
to wear boxer shorts
plaid boxer shorts
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe tight fitting underwear or athletic compression shorts, as it specifically refers to the loose, baggy style.
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