shorties

noun

1. (form-of, plural)plural of shorty
2. (uncountable)Short socks.

   “Also for business and formal wear, knee high's are preferable to shorties so that your shanks are not exposed when crossing your legs.”

3. (diminutive, form-of, informal, uncountable)Diminutive of shorts.

   “It is true they are pygmy clubs; just wee bits o’ things, toys. It is true that no self respecting golfer, all togged out in his shorties and tam, would deign to use them.”

   “His clean white blouse was tucked neatly into his shorties that ended at the sturdy healthy legs and even the knees below were clean and bare and the smell of shoe polish was evidence enough that the school week was starting “slick and clean.””

   “Deb DiGregorio: A certain sophmore jumping out from behind a locker in his shorties.”

   “Miguel picked up his badge and walked to the mirror with it. Still in his shorties, he practiced whipping the case out and flipping it open.”