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Thong Definition & Meaning

thong
noun
  1. leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
  2. underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants; "she wore thongs in her quest for the callipygian ideal"
  3. a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together
  4. 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
  5. a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe

"Thong" in song lyrics

See how thong is used in real songs:

  • "Popin off my song, takin off your thong"
    5th Ward Weebie f/ Ms. Tee — Show U
  • "And Gucci feathered sandals with the mustard thong"
    Amil — Y'all Dead Wrong
  • "You think I'm trickin you and trickin on some chick in a thong"
    Apathy — One of Those Days (Dirty Love Remix)

Usage tips for "thong"

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Frequently asked questions

What does thong mean?
leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants; "she wore thongs in her quest for the callipygian ideal" a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together 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 a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe
What part of speech is thong?
Thong is a noun.
How many definitions does thong have?
Thong has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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