Definition of get (one's) knickers in a twist
get (one's) knickers in a twist
- Becoming uptight over trivial things. Also get (one's) knickers in a knot.
Don't get your knickers in a twist over him.
by Dawn L., Louisville, KY, USA, Jan 01 2004 (Edit definition)
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Slang terms with the same root words:
- knicker: knickers
- twist: don't get it twisted – get (one's) panties in a twist – (show 3 more)
- get: don't get it twisted – from the get-go – (show 157 more)
- in: a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. – a blessing in disguise – (show 194 more)
- a: 12 points short of a pica – a – (show 530 more)
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