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Definition of boardies

boardies

/ˈbɔːr.diz/
board · ies
Plural:boardies
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• noun

1

Australian Loose-fitting, knee-length swim shorts originally designed for surfing and other board sports; boardshorts.

Example

"He packed a towel, sunscreen, and a pair of boardies for the weekend trip to the coast."

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• Rhymes for boardies

• Nearby Words

boar
board
boarder
boardies
boarding
boardinghouse
boardroom

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in Australian and New Zealand surfing slang in the late 20th century as a shortened, hypocoristic form of "boardshorts" combined with the colloquial suffix "-ies".

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boardies. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boardies
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