What does midriff mean?
Midriff means (anatomy) The middle section of the human torso, from below the chest to above the waist; the abdomen and its back part..
Midriff
/ˈmɪdɹɪf/ · noun
Meaning
(anatomy) The middle section of the human torso, from below the chest to above the waist; the abdomen and its back part..
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: midsection
I stuck it out for about an hour and then, apprised by a hollow feeling in the midriff that the dinner hour was approaching, laid a course for home.
But by Season 3, she said her patience had fizzled like bad Champagne after Emily grossly mispronounced “bien sûr” (“of course!”), flashed her midriff at the office and mistook George Sand, the French romantic writer, as a man.
Synonyms for midriff
Antonyms for midriff
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Word Forms
- midriffs
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for midriff?
Common synonyms include midsection, middle, diaphragm.
What is the opposite of midriff?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use midriff in a sentence?
Near-synonym: midsection
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