Simple Definition of thong

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thong

noun

plural thongs
1
: a long thin strip of material (such as leather) that is used to attach something
2
: a kind of women's underpants that has only a thin strip of material in the back
3

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“Thong.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/thong. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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