Meaning & Definition of word "Togs"

Togs

/tɒɡz/

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.

●Possibly from the late 19th century, derived from a slang term for clothes.

get your togs on:

To put on your clothes, especially for an occasion.

swim in your togs:

To swim while wearing swimwear.

attire:

Clothing or garments, often referring to formal wear.

garb:

Clothing or dress, often used in a more stylized context.

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!