Thong: meaning, definitions and examples

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thong

[ θɒŋ ]

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underwear

A thong is a type of underwear that leaves the buttocks exposed.

Synonyms

G-string, butt floss, tanga

Examples of usage

She was wearing a thong under her dress.
He prefers to wear thongs rather than regular underwear.

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footwear

A thong is a type of sandal with a strap that goes between the big toe and the second toe.

Synonyms

flip-flop, jandal, slipper

Examples of usage

She slipped on her thongs before heading to the beach.
He likes to wear thongs in the summer for comfort.

Translations

Translations of the word "thong" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fio dental

🇮🇳 थोंग

🇩🇪 Tanga

🇮🇩 tali g-string

🇺🇦 стрінги

🇵🇱 stringi

🇯🇵 Tバック

🇫🇷 string

🇪🇸 tanga

🇹🇷 tanga

🇰🇷 T팬티

🇸🇦 ثونغ

🇨🇿 tanga

🇸🇰 tanga

🇨🇳 丁字裤

🇸🇮 tanga

🇮🇸 tanga

🇰🇿 танга

🇬🇪 თონგი

🇦🇿 tanga

🇲🇽 tanga

Word origin

The word 'thong' originated from the Old English word 'thwong,' which meant a narrow strip of leather. Over time, the term evolved to refer to both the skimpy underwear and the sandal style. The modern usage of 'thong' to describe a type of underwear became popular in the late 20th century, while the sandal version has been used for centuries in various cultures around the world.