pan|ty|waist

pan|ty|waist
pan|ty|waist «PAN tee WAYST», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. an undergarment in two pieces with short pants buttoning to the shirt at the waist, worn especially by children.
2. U.S. Slang. a somewhat effeminate man or boy; sissy: »

That pantywaist…doesn't even like beer (Time).

–adj.
U.S. Slang. of, having to do with, or like a somewhat effeminate man or boy.

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