ab
word
Definition
'Ab' is an informal, shortened way to say 'abdominal muscle,' referring to the muscles in the stomach area, especially in fitness and bodybuilding contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally and mostly pluralized ('abs'). Common in gym, fitness, and casual conversations; 'six-pack abs' is a very frequent phrase. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: abdominales (informal, abreviatura de abdominales)Portuguese (BR): abdominal (forma abreviada, gíria) - abdômen (forma abreviada, gíria)Portuguese (PT): abdominal (forma abreviada, gíria) - abdómen (forma abreviada, gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 腹肌（口语、缩写）Chinese (Traditional): 腹肌（口語、縮寫）Hindi: एब (मुख्यतः बोलचाल में, 'ऐब्डॉमिनल' के संक्षिप्त रूप)Arabic: عضلة البطن (مختصر، غير رسمي)Bengali: অ্যাব (পেটের পেশী)Russian: прессJapanese: 腹筋Vietnamese: cơ bụngKorean: 복근Turkish: karın kasıUrdu: ایبز (پیٹ کی پٹھیاں)Indonesian: otot perut
Example Sentences
He works out every day to get strong abs.
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She wants flat abs for summer.
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Planks are good exercises for your abs.
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Check out his abs — they're impressive!
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After a month of training, my abs finally started to show.
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If you want visible abs, diet is just as important as exercise.
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