Definition of Thong

1. Noun. Leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip.

Exact synonyms: Lash
Generic synonyms: Leather Strip
Group relationships: Whip
Derivative terms: Lash, Lash

2. Noun. Underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants. "She wore thongs in her quest for the callipygian ideal"
Generic synonyms: Underpants

3. Noun. A thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together.
Generic synonyms: Leather Strip

4. 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.
Exact synonyms: G-string
Generic synonyms: Woman's Clothing

5. Noun. A backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe.
Exact synonyms: Flip-flop
Generic synonyms: Sandal

Definition of Thong

1. n. A strap of leather; especially, one used for fastening anything.

Definition of Thong

1. Noun. A strip of leather. ¹

2. Noun. (Australia US) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps mounted between the big toe and its neighbour. ¹

3. Noun. (British US New Zealand) An undergarment or swimwear consisting of very narrow strips designed to cover just the genitals and nothing more. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Thong

1. a narrow strip of leather used for binding [n -S] : THONGED [adj]

Medical Definition of Thong

1. A strap of leather; especially, one used for fastening anything. "And nails for loosened spears, and thongs for shields, provide. " (Dryden) Thong seal, the bearded seal. See the Note under Seal. Origin: OE. Thong, thwong, thwang, AS. Thwang; akin to Icel. Thvengr a thong, latchet. 57. Cf. Twinge. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thong

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thombi
thomean
thometzekite
thomism
thomist
thomite
thomsenolite
thomsonian
thomsonianism
thomsonite
thomsonites
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thonder
thonged
thongless
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thonself
thonzonium bromide
thonzylamine
thonzylamine hydrochloride
thooid
thor
thoracal

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