Definition of "thong" in English

noun

1. A narrow strip of material, typically leather, used to fasten, bind, or secure objects.

2. (usually in the plural, Australia) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.

   • 2006, Peter Murray, David Poole, Grant Jones, Contemporary Issues in Management and Organisational Behaviour, Thomson, page 108, Players turned up for questioning wearing thongs, shorts and T-shirts.

3. (UK, US) An item of clothing, usually an undergarment or swimwear consisting of very narrow strips designed to cover just the genitals and nothing more.

   • She was impressed by her friend's confidence to wear a thong on the crowded beach.

4. The largest section of a bullwhip constructed of many straps of braided leather.