noun
Knicks
noun
1
The New York Knicks, a professional basketball team in the NBA.
"The Knicks lost a close game at home last night."
2
Informal British term for knickers, or for the close-fitting shorts worn by cyclists.
"He pulled on his cycling knicks before heading out on the ride."
How to Use Knicks
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually a nickname for New York's NBA team; also informal for underwear or cycling shorts.
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Etymology
The team name comes from "Knickerbockers," referencing the same fictional Diedrich Knickerbocker used to describe old New Yorkers.