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thong

/θɔŋ/
/θɒŋ/
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Other forms: thongs

Definitions of thong
  1. noun
    underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants
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    underpants
    an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin
  2. 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
    synonyms: G-string
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    type of:
    woman's clothing
    clothing that is designed for women to wear
  3. noun
    a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together
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    type of:
    leather strip
    implement consisting of a strip of leather
  4. noun
    leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
    synonyms: lash
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    type of:
    leather strip
    implement consisting of a strip of leather
  5. noun
    a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe
    synonyms: flip-flop
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    type of:
    sandal
    a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
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/θɔŋ/
UK
/θɒŋ/
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