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.