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thong Synonyms

Another word for thong

Choosing another word for thong depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A light sandal with a flat sole held on the foot by a Y-shaped strap that passes between the first two toes; a flip-flop.

Usage Example

"He kicked off his thongs and walked barefoot across the hot Australian sand."

Strong
sandal

• noun (Context 2)

A narrow strip of leather or other flexible material, typically used as a fastening, a lace, or the lash of a whip.

Usage Example

"The ancient warrior tied the bronze plate securely to his chest using a sturdy leather strap."

Strong
strap
strip
lace
Weak
cord

Opposites of thong

The opposite of thong shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

bloomers
briefs
boot
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Thong. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/thong
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