knicker

/ˈnɪkər/ or /ˈnɪkə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of close-fitting knee-high sock, especially one worn by children or athletes

“She wore bright pink knickers under her uniform.”

2. verb

to cause someone to become embarrassed or flustered, typically by revealing a secret or making a silly joke

“The comedian’s joke about the politician’s love life managed to knicker the entire audience.”

Synonyms

  • embarrass
  • fluster

Antonyms

  • embolden
  • encourage