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- Dictionarythong/θɒŋ/
noun
- 1. a narrow strip of leather or other material, used especially as a fastening or as the lash of a whip.
- 2. a skimpy bathing garment or pair of knickers like a G-string: "by day it's miniskirts and by the pool thong bikinis"
verb
- 1. flog or lash with a whip. archaic
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a light shoe, often made of rubber, consisting of a flat bottom attached to the foot by a narrow strap that fits between the big toe and the toe next to it. A thong is also a narrow strip of material used to fasten something or worn for swimming or as underwear.
1. a narrow strip, esp. of leather or hide, used to fasten or secure something. 2. a strip of leather or hide used for whipping. 3. a shoe or slipper fastened to the foot by a strip of leather or the like that passes between the first two toes.
1. : a strip especially of leather or hide. 2. : a sandal held on the foot by a thong fitting between the toes and connected to a strap across the top or around the sides of the foot. 3. : an article of swimwear or underwear with the back portion consisting of a narrow strip of cloth that passes between the buttocks and connects with a waistband.
A thong is a type of underwear, or the bottom of a bikini, that is very narrow at the back.
a whip or whiplash, esp one made of leather. the usual name for flip-flop. a skimpy article of beachwear, worn by men or women, consisting of thin strips of leather or cloth attached to a piece of material that covers the genitals while leaving the buttocks bare. a similar item of underwear.
THONG meaning: 1 : a long thin strip of material (such as leather) that is used to attach something; 2 : a kind of women's underpants that has only a thin strip of material in the back.
Definition of thong noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun thong, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. thong has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
noun. underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants. see more. noun. minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband. synonyms: G-string.
Sep 20, 2024 · A strip of leather. (usually in the plural, Australia) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour. (UK, US) An item of clothing, usually an undergarment or swimwear consisting of very narrow strips designed to cover just the genitals and nothing more.
