From the famous ad - the line where beachwear ('togs') becomes underwear ('undies') the further you get from the water.
"Togs, togs, togs... undies."
"Is that togs or undies this far up the beach?"
Everyday Objects · New Zealand slang
Togs undies
See also Togs
Origin & notes
NZ advertising legend.
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