Meaning

1 senses

  1. (plural, plural only)The roe of cod.

More definitions
  • (used in the plural) informal term for breeches

Examples

2 sentences

  1. You're too big for your britches.

    Ти про себе зависокої думки. — deniko

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  2. Since his last victory, he's been too big for his britches.

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Origin

An alteration of breeches (“trousers, pantaloons”) in use since at least the 18th century

An alteration of breeches (“trousers, pantaloons”) in use since at least the 18th century in Britain and British colonies.

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Forms

plural: britcheses

Word family

2 related words
Derivedbig-boy britchesfrog's britches

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
bristlebritBritishA2brittle

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