plural thongs
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 with the back portion consisting of a narrow strip of cloth that passes between the buttocks and connects with a waistband
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In the video, 51-year-old Klum is standing on a deck while surrounded by snow in a red lace thong and plunging bra.
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Its provocative lingerie kicks up the kink, with moody styles and accessories that nod to bondage—cuffs, chokers, harnesses, and barely-there thongs draped in gold chains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
The singer wasn’t able to literally project her naked butt onto the U.K.’s legislative body, but putting it on a fire truck and sailing through London in a pink thong sure sounds like a great alternative.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
For the next few days, opt for loose-fitting clothes (so, no thongs or leggings), Dr. Chacon advises, since tight fabrics can cause friction against your freshly shaven rack.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
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Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Its provocative lingerie kicks up the kink, with moody styles and accessories that nod to bondage—cuffs, chokers, harnesses, and barely-there thongs draped in gold chains.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
The singer wasn’t able to literally project her naked butt onto the U.K.’s legislative body, but putting it on a fire truck and sailing through London in a pink thong sure sounds like a great alternative.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
For the next few days, opt for loose-fitting clothes (so, no thongs or leggings), Dr. Chacon advises, since tight fabrics can cause friction against your freshly shaven rack.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Thong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thong. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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thong
noun1
: a strip of leather used especially for fastening something
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
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