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Midriff Definition & Meaning

midriff
noun
  1. the middle area of the human torso (usually in front); "young American women believe that a bare midriff is fashionable"
  2. (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

"Midriff" in song lyrics

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  • "Brings you a tenner when I send a slug to ya midriff"
    O.C. f/ Fatman Scoop, Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz — Dangerous (Remix)
  • "showing bare midriff"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bare midriff"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with midriff

Usage tips for "midriff"

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Frequently asked questions

What does midriff mean?
the middle area of the human torso (usually in front); "young American women believe that a bare midriff is fashionable" (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration
What part of speech is midriff?
Midriff is a noun.
How many definitions does midriff have?
Midriff has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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