Definitions

tog

[tog] / tɒg /

NOUN

dress

Synonyms

STRONG

apparel attire clothes clothing costume covering drape frock garb garment gear gown habit outfit raiment robe shift skirt smock suit threads uniform

WEAK

Sunday best accouterment attirement civvies dry goods duds ensemble evening clothes guise habiliment muumuu things toga toggery trappings vestment wardrobe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for tog?

Tog is an informal word for a coat. The plural form togs is used to refer to clothes in general. Similarly informal words for clothing include threads and duds. Tog can also be used as a verb: tog up and tog out mean to dress (oneself), especially to dress up.

Where does tog come from?

Tog comes from a shortening of togeman(s), a slang word for “cloak” or “coat.” The first part of the word ultimately comes from the Latin word toga, but the origin of the ending is uncertain.

How do you use tog in a sentence?

Tog is informal. It’s most commonly used in the plural togs, an informal word for clothes. Here are some examples of tog in a sentence:

Grab your tog, we’re going out!
Fancy togs! You must have somewhere to go.
I got all togged up for the party.

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A music streaming service which focuses on the African market, Boomplay, says tracks by the likes of Yaw Tog and Jay Bahd are in the top 20 most streamed songs.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2022

The remix track, Sore, by 18-year-old Yaw Tog and Stormzy has since racked up more than six million views on YouTube.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2022

Like other breakthrough Apple products, it’s value will be underestimated at launch, then grow to have a profound impact on our lives and Apple’s fortunes,” Tog argues.

From Forbes • Feb. 9, 2013

Here Mr Pogle, Tog and Pippin are put in place by their designer Peter Firmin and producer Oliver Postgate.

From BBC • May 16, 2012

They left, and Tog turned back to Ronny, her eyebrows raised questioningly.

From Ultima Thule by Reynolds, Mack

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