From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishshortsshorts[plural] a) DCCshort trousers ending at or above the knees a pair of shorts tourists in shorts and T-shirts → Bermuda shorts, cycling shorts b) especially American EnglishDCC men’s underwear with short legs Craig was standing in the kitchen in his shorts. → boxer shorts, Jockey shorts → short
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shorts• He came to the door in his shorts.• a pair of tennis shortsFrom Longman Business Dictionaryshortsshorts /ʃɔːtsʃɔːrts/ noun [plural]FINANCE investment such as bonds that are repaid in less than two years 