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thong Definition

thong (t̸hôŋ)

noun

  1. a narrow strip of leather, etc. used as a lace, strap, etc.
  2. a whiplash, as of plaited strips of hide
  3. a kind of sandal consisting usually of a flat rubber sole held on the foot by a strap slipped between the big toe and the toe next to it
    1. a kind of bikini swimsuit bottom having only a narrow strip of fabric that goes between the legs and attaches in back to a waistband, so as to show the buttocks
      also thong bikini
    2. a pair of brief underpants like this

Etymology: ME < OE thwang, twisted string, thong: see twinge

thong Synonyms

thong

n.

lace, string, strap, whip; see rope, twine.

thong Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: I would never play squash, or want to play squash wearing a thong!
  • have: For My first auction, I have a lovely white cotton thong for sale.
  • match: Very pretty black and pink basque with matching thong.
  • set: Stunning multiway bra and thong set in a lovely pale blue.

Preposition: for

  • storage: All except the Soil Scoop come complete with a sturdy leather thong for easy storage.

Adjective modifier

  • dehaired: Dark brown dehaired seal skin thong is threaded through casing of same around straight bottom edge of each leg.
  • sexy: From the smallest sexy thong to the largest control knicker, women's lingerie has developed as demand for more specific styles has increased.
  • pink: Up next came a man with an England Rugby top and a pink thong!
  • black: The oblong amber stone dangling from the black leather thong caught the light and blazed fire from within its depths.
  • sturdy: All except the Soil Scoop come complete with a sturdy leather thong for easy storage.
  • red: I opened up my hand to discover my red satin thong - it had fallen out of my trouser leg outside on the street!

Modifies a noun

  • sandal: Some gorgeous thong sandals further enlivened the range, with striped linings in zesty and primary colors.
  • approx: Approx 3 " long - presented on a cord thong approx.
  • set: This is a very pretty padded underwired black mesh baby doll and matching thong set.

Noun used with modifier

  • cord: Approx 3 " long - presented on a cord thong approx.
  • leather: A length of leather thong will be threaded through here.
  • seal: Seal skin thong is tied around end of second cross piece from the front.
  • whale: My children live with their dad Single parent, dad doesn't pay maintenance Are whale tail thongs sexy?
  • skin: Seal skin thong is tied around end of second cross piece from the front.
  • tail: My children live with their dad Single parent, dad doesn't pay maintenance Are whale tail thongs sexy?