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thong

Pronunciation: /θɒŋ/

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Definition of thong

noun

  • 1a narrow strip of leather or other material, used especially as a fastening or as the lash of a whip.
  • 2a skimpy bathing garment or pair of knickers like a G-string: [as modifier]:by day it’s miniskirts and by the pool thong bikinis
  • 3North American & Australian a light sandal or flip-flop.

verb

[with object] archaic
  • flog or lash with a whip.

Derivatives

thonged

adjective

thongy

adjective

Origin:

Old English thwang, thwong, of Germanic origin; related to German Zwang 'compulsion'. Compare with whang

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