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Meanings of boxers in English

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A type of undergarment worn by men that resembles short pants.

Portuguese
calças
Catalan
shorts
Spanish
gallumbos

Underpants worn by men.

calças
Usage of boxers in English
1
These boxers have been in good form and have a good draw.
Reuters
2
Both boxers lost their rhythm completely, falling to the floor several times.
The Guardian
3
We are often defined by our nationalities and boxers are no different.
The Guardian
4
All-in-all, Mayweather probably ranks inside the top 20 boxers of all time.
The Guardian
5
When they arrived, he had everything waiting for them, including clean boxers.
Sign of the cross
6
When you have extended discussions with former boxers, go with the flow.
Private Sector
7
A number of strolling players and boxers were introduced during the evening.
Shakspere, Personal Recollections
8
He has not been successful at getting wrestling engagements or training boxers.
The new yorker
9
Several of the trainee boxers had drifted over to stand close by.
The Neutronium Alchemist
10
Both boxers need to win again to get into the European finals.
The Irish Times
11
Irish boxers dominated the finals, winning six gold and six silver medals.
The Irish Times
12
Steve Ovett came and had a drink with all the Irish boxers.
The Guardian
13
This thing about steroids has to do with her connection to boxers.
The girl who kicked the hornet's nest
14
Some boxers -some people, in fact -are tough to like.
The Guardian
15
The Eduardos are the proud owners of two boxers and a cat.
Grave Secrets
16
His shaft pressed against the silk of his boxers, hard and ready.
A fare to remember: just whistle\driven to distraction\taken for...
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Translations for boxers
Portuguese
calças
Spanish
gallumbos
Boxers through the time
Boxers across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Less common