Kecks (noun / UK Slang)
(Also heard as: Keks, Kex, Pair of kecks)
Definition:
Kecks is British slang for trousers, and in some regions for underpants. It is mostly used in the North of England and sounds cheerful and a little old-fashioned.
Where Kecks Comes From:
The word is northern English dialect and its exact origin is uncertain. It has been used for trousers for well over a century and is still used in a jokey way today.
How People Actually Use Kecks:
People say “put your kecks on” or “he dropped his kecks”. Because the meaning can slide between trousers and pants, context decides which one is meant. Comedians and football fans like the word for its silly sound.
Is Kecks Rude?
No. It is playful, though mentioning someone’s underwear can be a little cheeky.
Examples in the Wild:
- “Get your kecks on, we are going out.”
Meaning: Put your trousers on.
- “He split his kecks bending over.”
Meaning: His trousers ripped.
- “I have got a hole in my kecks.”
Meaning: There is a hole in my trousers or pants.
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