Definition

1. Noun (plural):
   • Informal terms for clothing: "Togs" refers to clothes or garments in a casual, colloquial manner. It is often used to describe a set of clothes for a specific purpose or activity.

Usage

• The word "togs" is primarily used in informal contexts. It is often found in British, Australian, and New Zealand English.
• It is commonly used to refer to clothing for a particular occasion, such as swimming or sports.

Examples

• Noun:
  • I need to pack my swimming togs for the beach trip. (I need to pack my swimsuit for the beach trip.)
  • He changed into his football togs before the match. (He changed into his football kit before the match.)
  • She bought some new togs for the party. (She bought some new clothes for the party.)

Advanced Usage

• "togs" for specific gear: The word is frequently combined with an activity to specify the type of clothing.
  • ski togs (ski clothing)
  • night togs (nightclothes, pajamas)

Variants and Related Words

• Tog (verb, rare): To dress or clothe.
• Togged out/up (adjective phrase, informal): Dressed in a particular way, especially in smart or specific clothing.
  • He was all togged up in his best suit for the interview.

Synonyms

• Clothes: Garments worn on the body.
• Gear: Informal term for equipment or clothing, often for sports.
• Kit: A set of articles or equipment for a specific purpose, including clothing.
• Outfit: A set of clothes worn together.

Related Phrases

• "togs" in idioms: While not a common idiom source, the phrase "togs" itself is an informal stand-in for clothing.
  • Have you got your togs? (Do you have your swimsuit/appropriate clothes?)

Noun

1. informal terms for clothing