midriff

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the body between the chest and the hips.

  - "She drew her hand across her midriff."
  - "He felt a twinge of pain in his midriff."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with midriff
grief , relief , chief

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Homophones

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1. midrif (none) : none (obsolete variant of midriff)
   

2. midriff (none) : none (obsolete variant of midrif)
   

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Variants

List of all variants of midriff that leads to same result
midriff , midriffs

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Etymology

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Old English mydrif, from myd 'middle' + rif 'rip'.

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Trivia

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1. The midriff is sometimes referred to as the 'belly button region'.

2. In some cultures, the midriff is considered a desirable area to expose in fashion.

3. The midriff is a common site for belly buttons.

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Related Concepts

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1. abdomen: The abdomen is the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis, which contains the digestive and urinary organs. It is synonymous with the midriff.

2. waist: The waist is the narrow part of the body between the chest and the hips. It is sometimes used interchangeably with midriff, but technically, the waist is a smaller, more specific area.

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Culture

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In literature, the midriff is often used as a metaphor for vulnerability or weakness.

How to Memorize "midriff"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person's torso. The midriff is the area between the chest and the hips.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the midriff with the area of the body between the chest and the hips.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'My Dear Friend, RIFF' to remember that the midriff is the area between the chest (M) and the hips (F).

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