Thong
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /θɒŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thong is a noun meaning A narrow strip of material, typically leather, used to fasten, bind, or secure objects.
Meaning
A narrow strip of material, typically leather, used to fasten, bind, or secure objects.
More Meanings
- The largest section of a bullwhip constructed of many straps of braided leather.
- (usually in the plural, Australia, dated in US) 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.
Example Sentences
"At her friends' urging, Margo ended up buying a purple thong."
She was impressed by her friend's confidence to wear a thong on the crowded beach.
Because of August he wears shorts and sandals, the Japanese geta sort called thongs.
T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs (T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs).
Word Forms
- thongs
Synonyms for thong
Depending on context, synonyms include lash.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lash, underwear, strap, string, rawhide, whiplash.
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