bvds
Meaning: underwear
Usage: Classic local Hawaii Pidgin term for men's or boys' underwear and briefs, used generically regardless of the actual brand.
"Go put on clean BVDs before we go town!"
"Small kid time we used to jump off da pier in our BVDs."
"Aunty hang all da BVDs on da clothesline."
Origin: From the American underwear brand B.V.D., generalized in plantation and mid-century Hawaii into the everyday local word for briefs or underwear.
What does "bvds" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"bvds" means "underwear" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Classic local Hawaii Pidgin term for men's or boys' underwear and briefs, used generically regardless of the actual brand..
How do you pronounce "bvds"?
"bvds" is pronounced "bee-vee-DEEZ". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "bvds" in a sentence?
Example: "Go put on clean BVDs before we go town!"
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