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nuthugger en · NOUN

Etymology

From nut + hugger; see nuts (“testicles”).

Meanings

1. (slang, vulgar) Briefs or other type of undergarment designed with a minimal amount of fabric in the front center crotch pouch.
   • His typical stage wear may consist of, say, crocheted see-through pants with black nut-huggers underneath, no shirt (to display his nipple rings), eye shadow and nail polish. 1997 November, Jancee Dunn, “Dave Navarro”, in Us Magazine, number 238, page 96:
   • No nuthugger shorts for the guys or sexy outfits for the women. 2008, Shawn Hughes, Snagging a Badge; the Real Guide to Becoming a Police Officer, page 51
   • No can do. Yo no Speedo. It wins in my book for shock and obscenity value (with the tube top trailing behind at a very distant second). Also known as a nuthugger, banana hammock, or weenie wrapper. 2002, Jen Sincero, Don't Sleep With Your Drummer - Page 110
   • “Wait a minute. Why is Superman wearing pants, and this one is called Nuderman? This is Superman— not the pervert wearing red nuthuggers. 2008, Charles Austen, Like Warm Sun on Nekkid Bottoms - Page 344
   • Makes it sort of British." "God," Levee says, pointing across the bar. "Look at the ass on the guy with the nuthuggers." "What're nuthuggers?" "Where you been, Flowers? Bike pants. Green tank top." 1997, Jim Oliver, Closing Distance - Page 91
   • He trailed only John Stockton but should get credit for compiling all his assists while not being compelled to wear the nuthugger shorts that were a Stockton signature. 2008, Josh Abraham, Underrated - Page 105
   • 2012, Henry Owings, The Indie Cred Test, link Ironic '80s sweatband/nuthuggers ensemble, which doubles as an on stage outfit and triples as a crime fighting costume.

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