ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Togs

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

plural of tog.

Definitions by Sense

  1. plural of tog
  2. (UK, slang) Clothes.
  3. (with noun qualifier) Clothes for a specific occasion or use.
  4. (Ireland, Queensland, New Zealand) Swimsuits, of either the women's or men's tight-fitting type (in some regions referred to as "speedos").
  5. third-person singular simple present indicative of tog

Example Sentences

'Look at his togs, Fagin!' said Charley, putting the light so close to his new jacket as nearly to set him on fire. 'Look at his togs! Superfine cloth, and the heavy swell cut! Oh, my eye, what a game! And his books, too! Nothing but a gentleman, Fagin!'
And the costumes looked like workout togs.
gardening togs, swimming togs

Synonyms for togs

Related Words

When Should You Use Togs?

Use togs when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does togs mean?

Togs means plural of tog.

What is a synonym for togs?

Common synonyms include bathers, cossie, swimmers, threads.

What is the opposite of togs?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use togs in a sentence?

'Look at his togs, Fagin!' said Charley, putting the light so close to his new jacket as nearly to set him on fire. 'Look at his togs! Superfine cloth, and the heavy swell cut! Oh, my eye, what a game! And his books, too! Nothing but a gentleman, Fagin!'

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