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togs

/togs (as written)/ Intermediate Updated October 14, 2025

NZ term for swimsuit.

Example sentence

Don’t forget your togs for the lake.

Similar words

swimsuit

Details

  • Category: regional
  • Region: New Zealand
  • First use: 20th century
  • Origin: New Zealand English.

Notes

Common in NZ school notices and signage.

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