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adjective

• inadequate, displeasing, or of poor quality. Possible origin: underwear, called "pants" in Britain.
  • See more words with the same meaning: bad, poor, sucks, common, generally displeasing.

  Last edited on Feb 16 2013. Submitted by Jon Elms from UK on Nov 14 1997.

noun - uncountable

• "Pants" also has non-slang meanings.

  Last edited on Nov 04 2016. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 01 2016.

verb - transitive

• to pull down an individual's bottom-wear, exposing their underwear. A form of public humiliation.

  John's tighty whiteys were on full display after being pantsed.

  • See more words with the same meaning: naked, unclothed, to disrobe.

  Last edited on Dec 16 2010. Submitted by The M. from Bay Minette, AL, USA on Dec 24 2001.

notes

• Another possible etymology for the "displeasing" meaning is the German expression "toten Hosen." Literally "dead pants", the expression means "impotent" or "nothing going on".

  Last edited on Jul 13 2004. Submitted by Theodore S. from Fort Wayne, IN, USA on Jul 13 2004.