Original: Shorts are a garment worn by both men and women over their pelvic area , circling the waist , and covering the upper part of the upper legs or more , sometimes extending as far as the knee , but not covering the entire length of the leg , either as outer or undergarment .
Simplified: Shorts are a sort of trousers or pants worn by both men and women that reach only to the upper part of the legs or more , but do n't cover the entire length of the leg .