thong

Meanings

• noun

  A type of small, usually thong-shaped underwear that leaves the buttocks exposed.

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Pronunciation

1. /θɒŋ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75701734"

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Synonyms

flip-flop , G-string , butt floss

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with thong
long , strong

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Variants

List of all variants of thong that leads to same result
thong , thonged , thongs

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Etymology

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Originally from the Malay word 'tong', meaning 'loop' or 'band'.

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Trivia

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1. Thongs have been worn as undergarments for thousands of years, with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt.

2. In the 1970s, thongs gained popularity as swimsuit bottoms due to their sleek and stylish appearance.

3. Some studies suggest that wearing thongs may lead to better hygiene due to the lack of fabric covering the buttocks.

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Related Concepts

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1. G-string: A type of thong underwear that leaves only a thin strip of fabric covering the backside.

2. Bikini: A type of swimsuit that covers the pelvic area and the buttocks, but leaves the abdomen, thighs, and hips exposed.

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Culture

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In Western culture, thongs have been popularized as fashionable swimsuit bottoms and underwear. In some contexts, they may be considered provocative or sexually suggestive.

How to Memorize "thong"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of fabric shaped like a 'U' or a 'V' that goes around your waist and leaves the buttocks exposed.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'thong' as being related to the idea of 'wearing less' or 'exposure'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'thong' starts with the letter 'T' and has the sound of 'long' in it.

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