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Flabbiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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flabbiest

 

[ ˈflæbiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

Flabbiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'flabby,' which describes something that is soft and lacking firmness, especially in relation to body flesh. It signifies the extreme degree of being flabby, often associated with a lack of physical fitness or muscle tone. In informal contexts, it can also imply laziness or poor health habits. The term can be applied to various contexts, including clothing or fabrics that lack structure.

Synonyms

loose, slack, soft, uneven

Examples of usage

  • She felt her arms were the flabbiest part of her body.
  • After months of inactivity, he had become the flabbiest among his friends.
  • The flabbiest fabric of the dress didn't suit her sporty style.

Translations

Translations of the word "flabbiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais flácido

🇮🇳 सबसे ढीला

🇩🇪 am schlaffesten

🇮🇩 paling kendur

🇺🇦 найпухкіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej wiotki

🇯🇵 最もたるんだ

🇫🇷 le plus flasque

🇪🇸 el más flácido

🇹🇷 en gevşek

🇰🇷 가장 느슨한

🇸🇦 الأكثر ترهلًا

🇨🇿 nejvíce povolený

🇸🇰 najviac povolený

🇨🇳 最松弛的

🇸🇮 največji ohlapljen

🇮🇸 þynnsti

🇰🇿 ең бос

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მოდუნებული

🇦🇿 ən boş

🇲🇽 el más flácido

Etymology

The term 'flabby' originates from the 14th century Middle English 'flabby', which itself is derived from the Old English 'flabbian', meaning to droop or tumble awkwardly. The roots are connected to the idea of softness and limpness, often in reference to physical form. As a descriptor, 'flabby' was used primarily in relation to body shape and texture, referring to an absence of firmness or muscle tone. Over the centuries, the term evolved to describe not only physical attributes but also was used metaphorically to characterize things that lack strength or vigor, such as arguments or performances. The superlative 'flabbiest' emerged to denote the utmost degree of this softness or lack of definition, and it is often employed in casual and colloquial language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,497, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.