Meaning & Definition of word "Togs"
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Togs
/tɒɡz/
noun:
- 1. Clothing or attire, especially casual or informal garments.
- Example: She packed her togs for the beach trip.
- 2. A specific set of clothes worn for a particular activity.
- Example: He changed into his sports togs before the game.
- 3. Swimwear.
- Example: Don't forget to bring your togs if you plan on swimming.
Etymology
Possibly from the late 19th century, derived from a slang term for clothes.
Common Phrases and Expressions
get your togs on:
To put on your clothes, especially for an occasion.
swim in your togs:
To swim while wearing swimwear.
Related Words
attire:
Clothing or garments, often referring to formal wear.
garb:
Clothing or dress, often used in a more stylized context.
Slang Meanings of togs
Meaning: A casual reference to clothing, often used in informal contexts.
Example Sentence: I'm just going to wear some togs to the barbecue.
Meaning: Referring specifically to swimwear in a light-hearted manner.
Example Sentence: The beach is calling; time to grab my togs!