spankies en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈspaŋkiːz/ (UK)
Etymology
From spank + -ies.
Meanings
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(plural, plural-only) Full underpants worn by cheerleaders, colour-coordinated as part of a matching outfit and designed to be seen under their skirts.
The skirts flare out in just the right way, and our spankies have little sequined sharks sewn on the rear.
2008, Debbie Reed Fischer, Swimming with the Sharks, page 51: