thong Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
lash.
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noun underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants
- she wore thongs in her quest for the callipygian ideal
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noun a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together
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noun minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband
G-string.
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noun a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe
flip-flop.
WordNet
Thong noun
Etymology
OE.Definitions
A strap of leather; especially, one used for fastening anything. And nails for loosened spears, and thongs for shields, provide. Dryden.