For most of its history, midriff has been used to refer to the diaphragm, the large flat muscle that separates the lungs from the stomach area (and contracts spasmodically when we hiccup).
The center of your body's front side, generally the area under your ribcage and above your waist or hips, can be called the midriff. This noun is sometimes used as a substitute for belly or waist, especially when someone is wearing clothes that deliberately expose this area.
In fashion, the midriff is the human abdomen. The midriff is exposed when wearing a crop top or some forms of swimwear or underwear. "Midriff" is a very old term in the English language, coming into use before 1000 AD. [1]
(also midsection, us / ˈmɪdˌsek ʃən /) Add to word list the part of the human body between the chest and the waist (Definition of midriff from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Someone's midriff is the middle part of their body, between their waist and their chest. ...the girl with the bare midriff. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
The midriff, a term frequently encountered in discussions of human anatomy and fashion, refers to a specific region of the torso. Its presence in clothing trends and cultural perceptions highlights its multifaceted role beyond a simple body part.
Define midriff. midriff synonyms, midriff pronunciation, midriff translation, English dictionary definition of midriff. n. 1. See diaphragm. 2. The middle outer portion of the front of the human body, extending roughly from just below the breast to the waistline.
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