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

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 07, 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