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smalls
This term is primarily used in British English and often carries a colloquial or slightly dated tone. It refers specifically to the smallest items of a wardrobe, typically those worn closest to the skin, such as socks, vests, and underwear. It is almost exclusively used in the plural form to categorize these items as a group.
Because the word is a plural-only noun (plurale tantum), it does not have a singular form that refers to a single piece of underwear. To refer to one item, a speaker must use a different noun or a phrase like "a piece of smalls," though the latter is rare in natural speech.
Meanings
Examples
He keeps his smalls in the top drawer of the dresser.
The soldier carefully folded his smalls before inspection.