fur 퍼. 털.모피. 인조모피.
knickers - 속바지. knickers = panties
니커스. underwear for the lower body, typically worn by women or girls.
The American word is panties.
be all fur coat and no knickers
=Phrase to describe a showy and seemingly elegant woman who in reality is vulgar and sexually immoral.
See her, don't be fooled, she's all fur coat and no knickers.
INFORMAL
to have an impressive appearance while lacking essential things
Having a state-of-the-art air conditioner installed in their shabby-looking flat was all fur coat and no knickers.
1
UNCOUNTABLE
the soft hair that covers the body of some animals
the dog’s thick glossy fur
1a
COUNTABLE/UNCOUNTABLE
an animal skin covered with soft hair, used for making clothes
a black cloak trimmed with fur
The original settlers traded furs and skins for food and tobacco.
1b
COUNTABLE a piece of clothing, especially a coat, that is made from fur
Loren arrived wearing an expensive-looking fur.
1c
ONLY BEFORE NOUNmade of fur, or relating to fur
a fur coat/hat/collar
the fur trade
2
UNCOUNTABLE material that is made to look and feel like fur, and is used for making clothes and toys.
It is sometimes called fake fur, synthetic fur, or fun fur.
3
be all fur coat and no knickers
INFORMAL
to have an impressive appearance while lacking essential things
Having a state-of-the-art air conditioner installed in their shabby-looking flat was all fur coat and no knickers.
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