THONG


Meaning of THONG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈthȯŋ ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English thwong; akin to Old Norse thvengr thong

Date: before 12th century

1. : a strip especially of leather or hide

2. : a sandal held on the foot by a thong fitting between the toes and connected to a strap across the top or around the sides of the foot

3. : an article of swimwear or underwear consisting of a narrow strip of material that passes between the thighs and connects with a waistband

• thonged ˈthȯŋd adjective

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