Why is a G String called a G String?

Question

Its not shaped like a g, but I can see the string part of it.

Answer 1

The origin of the term "G-string" is obscure. The term is first attested in writings by Americans in the late 1800's regarding the loincloth of Philippine natives. The origin of the word "thong" is from the Old English thwong, a flexible leather cord.

No what is G String -

A G-string or thong is a narrow piece of cloth or even leather that passes between the legs, usually between the buttocks, and is attached to a band around the hips, worn as a bikini bottom or as underwear by both men and women. The two terms, g-string and thong are often used interchangeably however, the primary difference between the two garments is that a g-string has less material around the waist band and between the buttocks hence, a "string" like appearance.-

Answer 2

A G String

Answer 3

A G-string (alternatively gee-string or gee string) is a type of thong, a narrow piece of cloth, leather, or plastic that covers or holds the genitals, passes between the buttocks, and is attached to a band around the hips, worn as swimwear or underwear by both men and women. The two terms G-string and thong are often used interchangeably; however, they can refer to distinct pieces of clothing: The primary difference between the two garments is that a g-string has less material between the legs and buttocks, hence a string-like appearance. Variants of the G-string include the V-string, a thong with a triangle "V" of cloth at the top of the rear, and the T-string, where a single string passes around the waist and between the legs, forming a T between the buttocks. See also the general article on thongs. G-string or thong is probably the earliest form of clothing known to mankind; having originated in the warmer climates of sub-Saharan Africa where clothing was first worn nearly 75,000 years ago. Many tribal peoples, such as some of the Khoisan people of southern Africa, wore thongs for many centuries. Much like the 2000-plus-year-old Japanese fundoshi, these early garments were made with the male genitalia in mind. Although developed for the male anatomy by primitive peoples, in the modern West thongs are more often worn by females. They first gained mainstream popularity as swimwear in South America, particularly in Brazil in the 1970s. In Brazil, where the buttocks ("bunda" in Brazilian Portuguese slang) are especially admired and emphasized; it was originally a style of thong swimsuit whose rear area became so narrow that it would disappear between the wearer's buttocks. Female strippers and erotic dancers in the west have been wearing G-strings and thongs during their routines since the mid-1920s. The origin of the term "G-string" is obscure. The term is first attested in writings by Americans in the late 1800s describing the loincloth of Philippines natives. In the "Philippines Islands" entry in the 1911 edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica, the term "geestring" is used. Others say the term is derived from the G-string on a musical instrument, but it may just be an abbreviation of "groin-string".[1] The origin of the word "thong" is from the Old English thwong, a flexible leather cord. There are a number of intermediate styles between full rear coverage and a string rear. Like the tanga, the G-string is essentially a bottom covering that covers the pubis and leaves the buttocks bared; The term G-string is generally used when the vertical strap in the rear of a thong is no wider than a string[2]. Other similar styles include the brazilian, rio, and T-back (T-string). The naming of the intermediate cuts is debatable, and different vendors use the words somewhat interchangeably.

Answer 4

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Why is a G String called a G String?
Its not shaped like a g, but I can see the string part of it.

Answer 5

The term g-string originated in the days of live burlesque during the early to mid-20th Century. At that time it was worn only by strippers and was the last thing they took off before ending their act completely naked. Then as now, it was simply a string around the waist and between the butt cheeks with a tiny piece of material in front to cover the labia.

Burlesque was performed to live music, and legend has it that one of the musicians renarked that the string portion was no thicker that the g-string on his guitar.

I guess the name just stuck, even to this day. I'm not a stripper, but I love wearing g-strings...they're the next best thing to being completely naked under your clothes!

Answer 6

It could be called G string because your dollar bills are hung from them every night. It's where good old George likes to hang. Just a shorter way to say George's string. Very funny if it were true.

Answer 7

Simple....because ofcourse its shaped like a capital G, only if you imagine you are looking at one from the side. Moreover its much thinner than a thong, thus the term "string".

No one really needs to look at "wiki" for this (lol) its more of logic and observation. Right ?

Answer 8

Haha...I'm a nerd because I always think of music when I hear that. However, the only thing I ever really thought (and I use the word "thought" loosely) is the whole reference to the g-spot, even though that has nothing to do with these rather intrusive panties
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Answer 9

The "G" is not the shape it makes sense that g stands for genitals

Answer 10

yeah, man, they should call em J strings eh!!