abs
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/æbz/
abdominal muscles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abs' originates from English, specifically as a shortened form of 'abdominals', where 'ab-' refers to 'abdomen'.
Historical Evolution
'abdominals' transformed into the colloquial term 'abs' in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the muscles of the abdomen, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
short for 'abdominal muscles', referring to the muscles in the abdomen.
He does sit-ups every day to strengthen his abs.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 16:36