First Known Use: before 12th century
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midriff
noun mid·riff \ˈmi-ˌdrif\
: the area around a person's middle : the front of a person's body between the chest and the waist
Full 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
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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
Related to MIDRIFF
- Synonyms
- middle, midsection, waist, waistline
MIDRIFF Defined for Kids
midriff
noun mid·riff \ˈmid-ˌrif\
Definition of MIDRIFF for Kids
: the middle part of the human body between the chest and the waist
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midriff
noun mid·riff \ˈmid-ˌrif\
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