Daily Life - Boxers and Briefs (C0308)

A:	Lily, I found a pair of men's boxers in the laundry machine this morning!

B:	What?! That's weird. Are they your boyfriend's?

A:	Nah, Kevin only wears briefs. Plus, this pair is extra small!

B:	What do they look like?

A:	They're light blue with thin pink stripes... Oh, and there's a Snoopy on it which is hilarious, hahah...

B:	Those are my undies!

Key Vocabulary

boxers		loose-fitting undershorts with an elastic waistband
laundry		clothes that need to be washed
briefs		close-fitting, legless underpants with an elastic waistband
hilarious		very amusing
undies		underwear (informal)

bra		a woman's undergarment for supporting the breasts
iron		an appliance with a flat metal bottom, used when heated, as by electricity, to press or smooth clothes
maid		a female servant
washing machine		appliance for washing clothing