noun
boxer briefs; tight boxers
Wasei-eigo from 'boxer pants'; refers to snug-fitting boxer-style underwear, not loose traditional boxer shorts.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from boxer pants
最近はトランクスよりボクサーパンツの方が人気がある。
Lately, boxer briefs are more popular than loose boxer shorts.
Alternate spelling with interpunct; less common but still seen.
Wasei-eigo from English 'boxer pants'. The Japanese term specifically means boxer briefs, not loose boxer shorts.