thongs

Noun

thong (plural thongs)

1. A narrow strip of material, typically leather, used to fasten, bind, or secure objects.
2. (Australia, dated, plural-normally) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.
   • Because of August he wears shorts and sandals, the Japanese geta sort called thongs.1963 March 16, Hal Porter, “Little old lady passing by”, in The Bulletin, page 22, column 3

   Synonyms:

   list in flip-flop

3. (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.
   • She was impressed by her friend's confidence to wear a thong on the crowded beach.

   Synonyms:

   G-string, butt floss

4. The largest section of a bullwhip constructed of many straps of braided leather.

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