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Why do Australians refer to underwear as "Reg Grundies"?

Question #132294. Asked by nmerr.
Last updated Aug 24 2013.
Originally posted Aug 24 2013 1:13 AM.

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It comes from Reg Grundy, the Australian TV production outfit, and is so called because "Grundies" rhymes with "undies".

link http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=grundies


Aug 24 2013, 1:53 AM
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That's correct Toeknee448!

Rhyming slang for 'undies'. Reg Grundy was a very important figure in the early Australian TV industry. Reg is still with us at the age of 90.

Note that unlike some other rhyming slang, the second word is never omitted - so it's never "Reg's"

Aug 24 2013, 1:55 AM
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