petticoat
nounHow many syllables in petticoat?
There are 3 syllables in the word petticoat.Divide petticoat into syllables:
pet · ti · coat
How to pronounce petticoat:
Definition of petticoat:
- petticoat (noun):
- a woman's underskirt
- undergarment worn under a skirt.
- a skirt worn by women, girls, or young children such as
Synonyms for petticoat:
crinoline
half-slip
slip
undergarment
underskirt
underslip
unmentionable
Antonyms for petticoat:
adult male
bloke
boy
chap
fellow
gentleman
guy
lad
laddie
male
man
young fellow
young man
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