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UKTanga
/tˈaŋɡə/
/tˈæŋɡə/Tanga
[NOUN]
What is a "tanga"?
A tanga is a traditional piece of clothing worn by men in some African and Middle Eastern countries. The latter is a loose-fitting garment that covers the lower half of the body and is typically made from lightweight fabrics. The tanga is often worn as an everyday garment and is particularly popular in hot and humid climates. It can be paired with a variety of different tops and is often worn with sandals or other open-toed shoes. In some cultures, the tanga is also worn as a symbol of cultural identity or as a form of religious dress.
Examples
1. A month later, British landings at Tanga end in chaos and defeat at the hands of a much smaller German force led by Colonel von Lettow-Vorbeck.
2. In Africa, this week saw the battles of Tanga and Kilimanjaro, which together were an offensive by British and Indian troops to take German East Africa.
3. They occupied Bismarckburg and Kitega, and on the 13th, the Germans evacuated Tanga.
4. Both battles failed spectacularly, especially the larger one at Tanga, where the Germans were outnumbered as much as eight to one, but still won thanks to British incompetence and lack of training, and the brilliance of German General von Lettow-Worbeck, who would lead the German troops in East Africa until the end of the war without ever suffering a defeat in spite of always being outnumbered.
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