Phrase Hound found 44 phrases and 22 compound words that contain shorts. The most common are listed below. Open shorts in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 44
- boxer shortsLoose shorts worn as underwear by men.
- eat my shortsAn irreverent rebuke or dismissal.
- booty shortsShorts worn as outerwear which are designed to barely cover the buttocks or sometimes even expose parts of the buttocks.
- Bermuda shortsA type of knee-high shorts reminiscent of cut formal trousers.
- dolphin shortsa kind of shorts for athletics, usually with contrasting binding, side slits and rounded corners
- short shortsTrousers that are very short, covering the pelvis but exposing most of the legs; hot pants.
- swimming shortsA pair of shorts worn for swimming or bathing.
- gym shortsA type of relatively lightweight shorts with elastic waistbands designed for use in sports and physical activity, especially gym class. The terms basketball shorts and mesh shorts are used nearly synonymously with gym shorts in the United …
- cargo shortsCasual short trousers with pockets, originally designed for outdoor activities.
- basketball shortsRelatively long and baggy shorts of the kind worn by basketball players.
- board shortsAlternative spelling of boardshorts: A style of typically knee-length lightweight shorts worn generally by males as swimwear and for surfing.
- boy shortsAlternative form of boyshorts: A female undergarment that covers the hips like a pair of shorts.
- dress shortsBermuda shorts
- safety shortsSynonym of compression shorts: Form-fitting shorts, usually worn by athletes, that cover the wearer's waist to mid- or lower thigh, similar to cycling shorts.
- walk shortsBermuda shorts
- walking shortsBermuda shorts
- cycling shortsA type of short skin-tight shorts designed for comfort and efficiency when cycling
- compression shortsForm-fitting shorts, usually worn by athletes, that cover the wearer's waist to mid- or lower thigh, similar to cycling shorts.
- swim shortsAlternative form of swimshorts: shorts designed for aquatic sports or as beachwear, typically worn by males
- bicycle shortsSynonym of cycling shorts: A type of short skin-tight shorts designed for comfort and efficiency when cycling
- bib shortsCycling shorts which are held up by suspender-like straps instead of a waistband.
- cover shortsTo buy in such stocks as have been sold short, in order to meet one's engagements, etc.
- covered shortssimple past and past participle of cover shorts
- covering shortspresent participle and gerund of cover shorts
- covers shortsthird-person singular simple present indicative of cover shorts: To buy in such stocks as have been sold short, in order to meet one's engagements, etc.
Compound words 22
- skortA pair of shorts designed to look like a skirt via the addition of a panel of fabric.
- boardshortsA style of typically knee-length lightweight shorts worn generally by males as swimwear and for surfing.
- boyshortsA female undergarment that covers the hips like a pair of shorts.
- jortsjean shorts, a pair of shorts made from denim (especially, mid-thigh or knee-length)
- jortjean shorts, shorts made from denim (the singular of jorts).
- shantsAn article of clothing too long to be designated as shorts, but too short to be considered pants.
- swimshortsshorts designed for aquatic sports or as beachwear, typically worn by males
- upshortsA voyeuristic image of the view up somebody's shorts.
- undershortsUnderpants, type of underwear worn in skin contact with the hip portion of the body, small enough to be worn invisibly under shorts. Typically refers to male, not female, underpants.
- shortstopThe infield defensive player that stands between the second baseman and the third baseman.