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abs

Meaning: abdominal or stomach muscles

For example:

  • If I do 100 sit-ups a day my abs should be rippling in a couple of months.

  • Your chest and your arms look good, but your abs need a bit of work.

Origin: short for "abdominals"

Quick Quiz:

If someone says you've got nice abs, they've been looking at
  1. your exam results
  2. your medical records
  3. your midsection or midriff

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