longies

Etymology

From long + -ie + -s.

noun

  1. knitted trousers for a baby or child“For longies, therefore, I cast on sufficiently for the waist, and work a piece of ribbing.”
  2. Full-length trousers for a young boy (as distinguished from knickerbockers).“Johnnie was in possession of the long trousers. He put them on. "How do I look in longies, Sam?" he laughed.”
  3. long underwear.“I'm not going to change anything! Not even my underwear! And that's that. Get me my old red longies!”