‘In the UK, thongs are knickers, which is why I was a little alarmed to find our New York office banned them in the dress code. ‘
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What does a thongs mean in slang?
a. a skimpy article of beachwear, worn by men or women, consisting of thin strips of leather or cloth attached to a piece of material that covers the genitals while leaving the buttocks bare.
What are thongs called in America?
In the US, thongs are called flip-flops. Also, in New Zealand, they’re sometimes called jandals.
What did thong used to mean?
“Thong” comes from words meaning “restraint,” according to The Oxford English Dictionary, and was originally a narrow strip of leather used to secure something. (In the case of thong underwear, not much restraint is required.)
What is the proper name for thongs?
What is another word for thongs?
| underpants | bloomers |
|---|---|
| panties | thong |
| underclothes | underclothing |
| undergarments | lingerie |
| underdaks | undergarment |
Why do Aussies call them thongs?
Rather than a form of fashion whimsy, Australians take their thongs seriously. Even the naming of them — after the structural make-up of the shoe’s fastening rather than the onomatopoeic “flip flop” used by other countries — flies in the face of the Australian preference for shortened diminutives and nicknames.
What’s the definition of a G String?
Definition of G-string
: an article of clothing that consists of a thin strip of cloth covering the genitals with the back portion made up of a string-like piece of fabric that passes between the buttocks and connects with a very thin waistband.
What do the British call flip-flops?
Although the Beach Boys 1964 song All Summer Long mentions “T-shirts, cut-offs, and a pair of thongs”, the term flip-flop has been used in American and British English since the 1960s to describe the thong or no-heel-strap sandal. This type of footwear is also known as “slides” or “sliders”.
Why are Brits called poms in Australia?
Australians have been using the word freely since its probable emergence in the late 19th century as a nickname for English immigrants, a short form of pomegranate, referring to their ruddy complexions.
What are fries called in Australia?
chips
Australian, British and New Zealand English uses “chips” for what North Americans call french fries.
What do Australians call G strings?
bum floss
The undergarment is usually called a g-string (or colloquially, bum floss) in Australia, however, due to U.S. influences in Australia the word thong is now also used.
What is a C string?
C-string (clothing), a specific type of thong, or a brand of women shorts.
Who invented the thong?
Rudi Gernreich
New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia ordered the city’s nude dancers to cover themselves and the thong was invented to just barely do the job. Fashion designer, Rudi Gernreich has been credited with introducing the first thong bikini in 1974.
What do the British call their boots?
A boot can also describe a shoe and a trunk can also describe an elephant’s nose!
How much British English do you know?
| British English (Br) | American English (Am) |
|---|---|
| bill (restaurant) | rubber boots / rain boots |
| boot (car) | French fries |
| pocket money | check |
What are thongs in Australia?
In the USA a thong is a piece of underwear. In Australia, it’s what they call flip-flops. Sometimes they also call them “double-pluggers”.
What are loafers called in UK?
Loafer VS Slipper
Though the term loafer is relatively commonly used in America, this type of shoes are also known as slip-ons and even slippers! This can cause a bit of confusion, as in Britain slippers are casual house shoes.
What do you call a British girl?
Bird. This is British slang for a girl or a woman.
Why do Australians swear so much?
Swearing: Swearing is more common in Australia than in many other cultures. Television programmes are less censored and mainstream society is largely desensitised to words that foreigners may find vulgar. It is normal to hear an Australian swear at some point during a conversation.
Why do Aussies call English pommies?
“Whinging poms” is just part of the vernacular. The most common explanation is that it’s a reference to Australia’s past as a convict colony. “Pom” is supposedly a bastardised acronym, meaning “prisoner of Mother England” or “prisoner of Her Majesty”.
What do Brits call chips?
Crisps
Crisps (UK) / Chips (US)
In the UK, the thin round slices of fried potato that come in packets are called crisps, while in the US these are called chips.
What do Aussies call mcdonalds?
Macca’s
Here in Australia, however, McDonald’s most prevalent nickname is “Macca’s”. A recent branding survey commissioned by McDonald’s Australia found that 55 per cent of Australians refer to the company by its local slang name.