thong
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🇺🇸
/θɔŋ/
🇬🇧
/θɒŋ/
narrow strip
Etymology
'thong' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þwong,' where 'þwong' meant 'a narrow strip of leather.'
'þwong' transformed into the Middle English word 'thwong,' and eventually became the modern English word 'thong.'
Initially, it meant 'a narrow strip of leather,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to footwear and undergarments.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a narrow strip of leather or other material, used especially as a fastening or as the lash of a whip.
The craftsman used a thong to secure the handle to the tool.
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Noun 2
a type of sandal with a strip that fits between the toes and is held by a strap around the foot.
She wore a pair of thongs to the beach.
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Noun 3
a skimpy undergarment or swimsuit with a narrow strip of fabric at the back.
The dancer wore a thong as part of her costume.
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