thong

Toe-post sandal

A thong is a narrow strip of leather or other material, used for fastening or as a lash.

The word extends to minimal footwear held on by a strap between the toes—called flip-flops in American English but thongs in Australian.

A thong is also underwear or a swimsuit bottom with a narrow back strip that leaves the buttocks exposed: She wore a thong bikini to the beach.

undergarment

panties

Women's undergarment

lace · silk · satin · intimates · knickers · cheeky · hipster · boyshorts · seamless · low-rise

swimwear

bikini

Divided women's swimwear

one-piece · sunbathing · poolside · beach · resort · tropical · coverage · backless · revealing · swimwear

footwear

flip-flop

Sudden change of position

rubber · strappy · casual · beach · summer · waterproof · lightweight · footbed · sole · tread

strap

leather

Tanned animal skin

  • whipStrikes or aerates
  • lashStrike or bind
  • stripNarrow elongated piece

cord · binding · rawhide · belt · fastening · tie · flail · switch · lacing · sinew

Categories
Opposites
underwear coverage

thonggranny panties

High-waisted, full-coverage women's underwear

boy shorts · boxer shorts · bloomers · control briefs · long underwear

footwear enclosure

thongboot

High shoe or startup

hiking boot · combat boot · sneaker · oxford · loafer

modesty/revealing nature

thongfull coverage

Protection without exclusions

Phrases
Family

thongs, thonged

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13