# camiknickers

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈkæm.əˌnɪk.əz/

## Definitions
1. A women's undergarment covering the torso, worn for example under short dresses or slacks.

## Etymology
Blend of camisole + knickers. The term was coined in the 1920s when camiknickers were introduced as a briefer garment than combinations. The garment reappeared in the lingerie market in the 1990s under the name teddy or body.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/camiknickers