Definitions

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  • noun A narrow men's swimsuit to cover the genitals, popular in Brazil.

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Examples

  • “The male version of the wax is officially called a sunga, which is the name for the Brazilian boys’ bikini.

    Of Cigs and Fangs and Searing Wax 2007

  • The male version of the wax is officially called a sunga, which is the name for the Brazilian boys’ bikini.

    On the Limits of Self-Improvement, Part II Hitchens, Christopher 2007

  • I disdained anything so feminine and coolly asked her to sunga away.

    On the Limits of Self-Improvement, Part II Hitchens, Christopher 2007

  • Rest assured, while they don't cover much up, Brazilian "sunga" or Speedo-style suits for men and "fio dental" string bikinis for women have a magical way of bringing out everyone's best assets, whatever your body type.

    The Seattle Times 2012

  • Now if I see Lula in a sunga, then I would be uncomfortable! written by Guest, February 21, 2005

    Home 2009

  • Now if I see Lula in a sunga, then I would be uncomfortable! written by Guest, February 21, 2005

    Home 2009

  • These are called anok kuat and Merang folks used them as floors and walls for their huts. anok sunga (streams or tributaries) where small boys catch anok seriding (very small fishes).

    Di Bawah Rang Ikang Kering 2009

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  • Got this from a radio interview this evening.

    It's the name for a wax treatment for men of the, and I quote, "crack, penis and pubic hair".

    Ugly word for an ugly treatment??

    January 27, 2008

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    January 27, 2008

  • In Brazilian portuguese it's the name of a skimpy male y-front type bathing suit.

    January 27, 2008