armpit
word
Definition
The armpit is the area under your arm, where it joins your shoulder. It is also where sweat often collects, and where people usually apply deodorant.
Usage & Nuances
Armpit is informal but neutral; 'axilla' is the medical term. Can also be used metaphorically to mean an unpleasant or smelly place, but this is rare. Common collocations: 'shave your armpits', 'armpit odor', 'sweaty armpits'.
Spanish: axila - sobacoPortuguese (BR): axila - suvacoPortuguese (PT): axila - sovacoChinese (Simplified): 腋窝Chinese (Traditional): 腋窩Hindi: बगलArabic: إبطBengali: বগলRussian: подмышкаJapanese: 脇の下 - 脇Vietnamese: náchKorean: 겨드랑이Turkish: koltuk altıUrdu: بغلIndonesian: ketiak
Example Sentences
Raise your arm so I can see your armpit.
basic
He tickled me right in the armpit, and I couldn't stop laughing.
natural
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
basic
Your armpit is sweating.
basic
Some people shave their armpits to feel cleaner.
natural
My shirt is wet under the armpit after the gym.
natural