ab

ab · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Informal, usually plural) An abdominal muscle; the muscles of the abdomen.

  2. 2.

    (Prefix) Away from; used in scientific and medical terminology.

Forms

plural: abs

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    six-pack abs — Well-defined abdominal muscles showing six distinct sections.
  • •
    ab workout — Exercise routine focused on strengthening abdominal muscles.

Related words

See also: abdomen, abdominal, abs
Synonyms: abdominal muscle, stomach muscle

Etymology

Informal shortening of abdominal, from Latin abdomen ("belly"). As a prefix, from Latin ab ("away from").