What is another word for thong?

Pronunciation: [θˈɒŋ] (IPA)

A thong is a type of undergarment or swimsuit that provides minimal coverage to the buttocks area. It's also referred to as a G-string, rong, or string. The term butt floss has also gained popularity in recent years, referring to how the thong appears to be "flossing" the buttocks. Other words used to describe this type of garment include micro-strings, cheekies, and tangas. Some people also use the term "skimpy underwear" to refer to thongs, though this term doesn't necessarily refer exclusively to this style of underwear. Regardless of what they are called, thongs are a popular choice for those seeking a more minimal style of underwear or swimsuit.

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  • Independent

    • Proper noun, singular
      string.
    • Noun, singular or mass
      string.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      Chong.

What are the hypernyms for Thong?

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What are the hyponyms for Thong?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Thong?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for thong (as nouns)

Usage examples for Thong

The thong whistled through the air over the drover's head and came forward.
"In the Musgrave Ranges"
Jim Bushman
On recovering consciousness, he found himself bound in a most artistic manner by a thong of deer-skin, which Nelatu had found near the hut.
"The White Squaw"
Mayne Reid
The cutting of the thong then takes place.
"The Sun Dance of the Blackfoot Indians"
Clark Wissler

Famous quotes with Thong

  • When I die, if the word 'thong' appears in the first or second sentence of my obituary, I've screwed up.
    Albert Brooks
  • It feels like I could go outside with a bikini thong on right now.
    Puff Daddy
  • Benji usually tries to match his hair with his underwear, and you know how he had the pink hair for a while well we caught him in a pink thong one day!
    Joel Madden
  • At this camp I had the unique experience of showing all these seasoned Westerners that it was possible to make a fire by the friction of two sticks. This has long been a specialty of mine; I use a thong and a bow as the simplest way.
    Ernest Thompson Seton
  • Frank Well, uh I guess I, deep down, am feeling a little confused. I mean, suddenly, you get married, and you're supposed to be this entirely different guy. I don't feel different. I mean, take yesterday for example. We were out at the Olive Garden for dinner, which was lovely. And uh, I happen to look over at a certain point during the meal and see a waitress taking an order, and I found myself wondering what color her underpants might be. Her panties. Uh, odds are they are probably basic white, cotton, underpants. But I sort of think well maybe they're silk panties, maybe it's a thong. Maybe it's something really cool that I don't even know about. You know, and uh, and I started feeling... what what I thought we were in the trust tree in the nest, were we not
    Old School

Related words: g-string, panties, underwear, hip huggers, thongs for men, cheeky

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