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flab

noun

ˈflab How to pronounce flab (audio)
: soft flabby body tissue

Examples of flab in a Sentence

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The speed of my spinning nunchucks wasn’t nearly as fearsome as the flapping of my upper arm flab. — Johanna Stein, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 However, black leather derby shoes and an oversized flab bag hit the on-trend accessories notes, creating a fresh feel. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 July 2026 Everyone’s soft gazes soon hardened as the magnificent baby with so many rolls and love handles proved to be all unsightly flab. — Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 And at just under two hours, the movie could seriously benefit from cutting some flab. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flab

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from flabby

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flab was in 1951

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“Flab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flab. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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flab

noun
ˈflab How to pronounce flab (audio)
: soft flabby body tissue
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