pecs
word
Definition
A slang term for the pectoral muscles, the large chest muscles in the upper body.
Usage & Nuances
"Pecs" is informal and mainly used in fitness, bodybuilding, and casual conversation. It almost always refers to men's chest muscles. The formal term is 'pectorals' or 'pectoralis muscles.'
Spanish: pectoralesPortuguese (BR): peitoraisPortuguese (PT): peitoraisChinese (Simplified): 胸肌Chinese (Traditional): 胸肌Hindi: पेक्टोरल मांसपेशियाँ - चेस्ट मसल्सArabic: عضلات الصدر
Example Sentences
He works out every day to build his pecs.
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My pecs are sore after that push-up challenge.
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Many athletes train their pecs for better performance.
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Check out his pecs—he must spend hours in the gym!
natural
You don’t need huge pecs to be healthy, just stay active.
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He flexed his pecs as a joke, but everyone was impressed.
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