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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There are plenty of high-cut, cheeky thongs and G-strings to choose from that are cute enough to show off (or leave tucked in).
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Dorit is trying to solve it by sending her kids to visit her parents in Florida for a few weeks, but PK, an ill-fitting thong made out of an alligator’s taint skin, has blocked it just to torture her.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
As if Robbie’s transparent beaded Armani Privé gown at the London premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey wasn't breathtaking enough from the front, the actress, 35, turned around to reveal the jaw-dropping back, complete with a peekaboo thong.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Jenner added a pair of low-rise dark indigo jeans, a black clutch bag, and black thong heels.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2025
Dorit is trying to solve it by sending her kids to visit her parents in Florida for a few weeks, but PK, an ill-fitting thong made out of an alligator’s taint skin, has blocked it just to torture her.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
As if Robbie’s transparent beaded Armani Privé gown at the London premiere of A Big Bold Beautiful Journey wasn't breathtaking enough from the front, the actress, 35, turned around to reveal the jaw-dropping back, complete with a peekaboo thong.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
Jenner added a pair of low-rise dark indigo jeans, a black clutch bag, and black thong heels.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2025
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“Thong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thong. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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