budgie smugglers
Meaning
Close-fitting men's swimming briefs, such as Speedos. Humorous.
Example
He strutted along the beach in his budgie smugglers.
Origin
Humorous compound of 'budgie' and 'smugglers'.
Variants
budgie smuggler
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