Pants is a general term for an outer garment covering the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg.
In American English, pants refers to trousers, while in British English it means underwear.
The term "pants" can also mean:
1. Something that is of poor quality (slang)
2. To be scared or frightened (British slang)
3. A type of dance move (pantsula dance)