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jandal

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒand(ə)l/
Definition of jandal

noun

NZ trademark
  • a light sandal with a thong between the big and second toe; a flip-flop: Toki turned up at the last minute. Just out of bed; singlet and jeans; jandals

Origin:

1950s: probably from J(apanese) (s)andal

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