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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

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thong Synonyms

thong

n.

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


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thong Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • wear: I would never play squash, or want to play squash wearing a thong!

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.

Modifies a noun

  • sandal: Some gorgeous thong sandals further enlivened the range, with striped linings in zesty and primary colors.

Noun used with modifier

  • cord: Approx 3 " long - presented on a cord thong approx.
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