spankies

English

Etymology

From spank +‎ -ies.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /ˈspaŋkiːz/

Noun

spankies (plural only)

1. (cheerleading) Full underpants, colour-coordinated as part of a matching outfit and designed to be seen safely under skirts.
   • 2008, Debbie Reed Fischer, Swimming with the Sharks, p. 51:

     The skirts flare out in just the right way, and our spankies have little sequined sharks sewn on the rear.