Definition of
G-string
- (noun, artifact) 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
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Synonyms of G-string
Alternate forms of G-string
Hypernyms: woman's clothing
Origin of the word G-string
- 1878, geestring, "loincloth worn by American Indian," originally the string that holds it up, etymology unknown. The spelling with G (1891) is perhaps from influence of violin string tuned to a G (in this sense G string is first recorded 1831). First used of women's attire 1936, with reference to strip-teasers. more
via Online Etymology Dictionary, ©2001 Douglas Harper