camiknickers

/ˈkæm.əˌnɪk.əz/

Etymology

Blend of camisole + knickers. The term was coined in the 1920s when camiknickers were introduced as a briefer garment than combinations. The garment reappeared in the lingerie market in the 1990s under the name teddy or body.

camiknickers means A women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.

noun

A women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks.