pants

A1
Pronunciation
/pænts/
/pænts/
Noun
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

(Manchester) An outer garment that covers the body from the waist downwards, covering each leg separately, usually as far as the ankles; trousers.

2 Definition

An undergarment that covers the genitals and often the buttocks and the neighbouring parts of the body; underpants.

3 Definition

Rubbish; something worthless.

Example Sentences
  • The film was a load [or pile] of pants.
4 Definition

A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp.

5 Definition

Eager longing.

6 Definition

A violent palpitation of the heart.

7 Definition

A pair of pants (trousers or underpants).

8 Definition

(used attributively as a modifier) Of or relating to pants.

Example Sentences
  • Pant leg
9 Definition

(Scotland and northeast England) Any public drinking fountain.

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To pull someone’s pants down; to forcibly remove someone’s pants.

2 Definition

To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.

3 Definition

To long eagerly; to desire earnestly.

4 Definition

To long for (something); to be eager for (something).

5 Definition

Of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence or rapidity; to palpitate.

6 Definition

To sigh; to flutter; to languish.

7 Definition

To heave, as the breast.

8 Definition

To bulge and shrink successively, of iron hulls, etc.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of inferior quality, rubbish.

Example Sentences
  • Your mobile is pants — why don’t you get one like mine?