knickers in a twist

Agitated, anxious, in a tizz. British, Strine, and New Zealand. Cf. panties in a knot.

Don't get your knickers in a twist. The Frogs are just that way.

by Octopod November 7, 2003

Knickers in a twist

Upset or stressed about an issue or situation

the criticism from her boss really put her knickers in a twist.

by Scootb May 21, 2015

don't get your knickers in a twist

when one gets upset or crazy over something most people think is unimportant

Sally don't get your knickers in a twist over that split milk on the floor, silly Sally!

by MoreBudlight November 10, 2013

knicker twist

Skilfully removing your underwear from beneath your swimwear to avoid having to expose yourself in a public space, usually executed on a busy beach where there are no changing rooms.

Jane executed a knicker twist on the beach to avoid baring all to the surrounding beach-goers.

by steveoyo October 23, 2015