Flab: meaning, definitions and examples
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flab
[ flรฆb ]
body fat
Flab refers to soft, loose flesh or fat on the body, often associated with a lack of firmness or tone. It can be found in various areas such as the abdomen, arms, and thighs, and is typically the result of weight gain or lack of muscle elasticity.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She wanted to lose the flab around her waist.
- He felt self-conscious about the flab on his arms.
- After the holiday, she noticed more flab than usual.
Translations
Translations of the word "flab" in other languages:
๐ต๐น flacidez
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlaffheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kendur
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑะฒะธัะปัััั
๐ต๐ฑ luลบnoลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฟ
๐ซ๐ท flacciditรฉ
๐ช๐ธ flacidez
๐น๐ท sarkma
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฒ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑูู
๐จ๐ฟ ochablost
๐ธ๐ฐ ochabnutosลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆพๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ ohlaplost
๐ฎ๐ธ slak
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัะฐะฟ าะฐะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sarkma
๐ฒ๐ฝ flacidez
Etymology
The word 'flab' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'flabby,' which means soft or lacking firmness. It is believed to be a blend of the prefix 'fl-' from frolic or flap and the suffix '-ab' from abject. The usage of 'flab' as a slang term gained popularity throughout the 20th century, particularly in fitness and weight loss contexts. The informal tone of the word makes it a common choice in colloquial English, especially when discussing body image and health.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,350, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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