Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun thong
5 senses of thong
Sense 1
lash, thong -- (leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip)
=> leather strip -- (implement consisting of a strip of leather)
Sense 2
thong -- (underpants resembling a G-string; worn by women especially under very tight pants; "she wore thongs in her quest for the callipygian ideal")
=> underpants -- (an undergarment that covers the body from the waist no further than to the thighs; usually worn next to the skin)
Sense 3
thong -- (a thin strip of leather; often used to lash things together)
=> leather strip -- (implement consisting of a strip of leather)
Sense 4
G-string, thong -- (minimal clothing worn by stripteasers; a narrow strip of fabric that covers the pubic area, passes between the thighs, and is supported by a waistband)
=> woman's clothing -- (clothing that is designed for women to wear)
Sense 5
flip-flop, thong -- (a backless sandal held to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe)
=> sandal -- (a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot)