thongs
noun · casual
Flip-flops, rubber sandals.
How Aussies use it
- Wear thongs to the beach.
- No thongs allowed on the worksite.
Good to know
A common surprise for visitors: in Australia, thongs go on your feet.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use flip-flops instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.