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unmentionables

/ˌʌnˈmɛnʃənəbəlz/
un · men · tion · a · bles
Adverb:unmentionably
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Plural:unmentionables
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Adjective:unmentionable
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• noun

1

A humorous or euphemistic term for undergarments or underwear.

Example

"She quickly packed her toiletries and unmentionables into the smaller suitcase before heading to the airport."

2

Topics, persons, or things considered too embarrassing, shocking, or taboo to be spoken of openly.

Example

"During the formal dinner, family scandals were treated as strict unmentionables."

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• Nearby Words

unmemorably
unmended
unmentionable
unmentionables
unmentionably
unmentioned
unmerciful

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a Victorian euphemism, originally used to refer to men's trousers when naming lower-body garments in polite company was considered improper, before shifting primarily to undergarments.

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