G-string

or gee-string, gee string

[ jee-string ]

noun
  1. a loincloth or breechcloth, usually secured by a cord at the waist.

  2. such a garment made of a narrow strip of decorative fabric and worn by striptease entertainers.

Origin of G-string

1
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; origin uncertain

Words Nearby G-string

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How to use G-string in a sentence

  • In desperation he tore the strings from his violin and played, with all his power, several sentimental songs on the G string only.

  • Suspense this—suspense of such a swift vibration that it was like a taut G string of a violin under the bow!

    The Last Shot | Frederick Palmer
  • Even in atomsuits they were better than Messalina Magdalen working on her last G-string.

    Zero Data | Charles Saphro

British Dictionary definitions for G-string

G-string

noun
  1. a piece of cloth attached to a narrow waistband covering the pubic area, worn esp by strippers

  2. a strip of cloth attached to the front and back of a waistband and covering the loins

  1. music a string tuned to G, such as the lowest string of a violin

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