midriff
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.mid·riff
noun \ˈmi-ˌdrif\Definition of MIDRIFF
1
: diaphragm 1
2
: the mid-region of the human torso
3
a : a section of a woman's garment that covers the midriff b : a woman's garment that exposes the midriff
See Examples of MIDRIFF
- She wore a skimpy outfit that showed her bare midriff.
- <midriff-baring tops are popular this summer>
Origin of MIDRIFF
Middle English midrif, from Old English midhrif, from midde mid + hrif belly; akin to Old High German href womb, and probably to Latin corpus body
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to MIDRIFF
- Synonyms
- middle, midsection, waist, waistline
mid·riff
noun \ˈmid-ˌrif\ (Medical Dictionary)Learn More About MIDRIFF
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