gotchies

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Meaning · English

underpants

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It's well after midnight when the party breaks up and I return to my hotel. As I drift off to sleep there's a gentle tapping at my door. I stagger over in my gotchies and open up.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gotchies” mean?

underpants

Is “gotchies” formal or informal?

gotchies is generally slang.