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Meaning of "midriff" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MIDRIFF

Old English midhrif, from mid1 + hrif belly.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MIDRIFF

midriff  [ˈmɪdrɪf] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MIDRIFF

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Midriff is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MIDRIFF MEAN IN ENGLISH?

midriff

Midriff

Midriff is a particular term to denominate the section of the human body between the thorax/chest and the pelvis/hips. It is used as a genteel avoidance of synonymous belly; as a synonym for waist; and as a name for the area around the diaphragm. The midriff is exposed when wearing a crop top or bikini. The cholis worn by Indian women also exposes a thin section of midriff, usually 3 to 4 inches, though the garment is not known for having sexual connotations and is a mark of traditional modesty. The Eastern art of belly dancing places the female midriff on center stage. With proper dance instruction and physical conditioning, the midriff is capable of a wide range of physical movements. Belly dancers such as the tribal Rachel Brice and pop singers Britney Spears and Shakira are well known examples of this muscular midriff control.

Definition of midriff in the English dictionary

The first definition of midriff in the dictionary is the middle part of the human body, esp between waist and bust. Other definition of midriff is the part of a woman's garment covering the midriff. Midriff is also a woman's garment which exposes the midriff.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MIDRIFF


cauldrife
ˈkɔːldrɪf
dandriff
ˈdændrɪf
griff
ɡrɪf
griffe
ɡrɪf
hairif
ˈhɛərɪf
hippogriff
ˈhɪpəʊˌɡrɪf
hippogryph
ˈhɪpəʊˌɡrɪf
logogriph
ˈlɒɡəʊˌɡrɪf
mutessarif
ˌmuːtəˈsærɪf
nontariff
ˌnɒnˈtærɪf
riff
rɪf
sanserif
sænˈsɛrɪf
serif
ˈsɛrɪf
seriph
ˈsɛrɪf
sheriff
ˈʃɛrɪf
Sherriff
ˈʃɛrɪf
tariff
ˈtærɪf
triff
trɪf
undersheriff
ˈʌndəˌʃɛrɪf

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MIDRIFF

midnight regulation
midnight sun
midnightly
midnoon
midpoint
midrash
midrashic
midrashim
midrashoth
midrib
midriff bulge
midriff top
midsagittal
midsection
midship
midshipman
midshipmate
midshipmen
midships
midsize

WORDS THAT END LIKE MIDRIFF

biff
Cardiff
cliff
Common External Tariff
deputy sheriff
feed-in tariff
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import tariff
kiff
mastiff
plaintiff
protective tariff
quiff
revenue tariff
Schiff
skiff
sniff
stiff
tiff
ziff

Synonyms and antonyms of midriff in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «midriff» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MIDRIFF

Find out the translation of midriff to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of midriff from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «midriff» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

腹部
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

estómago
570 millions of speakers

English

midriff
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

midriff
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحجاب الحاجز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

талия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

diafragma
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মধ্যচ্ছদা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diaphragme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Midriff
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Taille
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

上腹部
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

횡격막
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Midriff
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hoành cách mạc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வயிற்றுப் பகுதி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उद्रेक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

diafram
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

diaframma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

przepona
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

талія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stomac
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

midriff
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

middellyf
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

gärdet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

midriff
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of midriff

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MIDRIFF»

The term «midriff» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.819 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MIDRIFF» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about midriff

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2 QUOTES WITH «MIDRIFF»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word midriff.
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Nicole Scherzinger
Growing up, I was very conservative in my wardrobe, so when I first joined the Pussycat Dolls, the biggest challenge was wearing those cabaret costumes. I didn't feel comfortable showing my body so much, showing my legs and butt, chest and midriff.
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Jennifer Sky
I don't even like to show midriff - it's my characters who are always showing midriff.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MIDRIFF»

Discover the use of midriff in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to midriff and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Island Biogeography in the Sea of Cortéz
Annual precipitation in the Midriff probably averages about 1 50 mm or less, is biseasonal in pattern, and fluctuates greatly from year to year (see chap. 4). Weather stations are few (none on the islands) and weather records are of short ...
Ted J. Case, Martin L. Cody, 1983
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Midriff
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Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, John McBrewster, 2010
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A New Island Biogeography of the Sea of Cortes
The late archaeological culture of the Midriff coast of Baja California is called Comondu. This culture includes material remains of the historic Cochimf (Massey 1949, 1966). and both share material traits with the makers of Tiburon Plain Ware  ...
San Diego Ted J. Case Professor of Biology University of California, Los Angeles Martin L. Cody Professor of Biology University of California, Exequiel Ezcurra President of Mexico's National Institute of Ecology and Senior Scientist San Diego Natural History Museum, 2002
4
A New and Complete Dictionary of Arts and Sciences: ...
about ten feet long, five wide, and two deep j in the middle of which is placed a broad partition, or midriff, made to move up and down, from A to C, on hinges at the end E, by means of xrt iron-rod Z R, fixed to ihe midriff at Z. Another box, cf the  ...
‎1764
5
Philosophy Classics: Greek and Roman Philosophers (Includes ...
The latter are separated from the former by the midriff or, as some call it, the Phrenes. This divides off the heart and lung, and, as already said, is called Phrenes in sanguineous animals, all of which have a midriff, just as they all have a heart ...
ReadHowYouWant.com, Limited, Various, 2012
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Runway Crochet: High-style Patterns from Top Designers' ...
Finishing. Attach Halter Top Sections to Midr'rtf Lay skirt/midriff piece flat. Place one halter top section across top edge of midriff, with one short end of halter top section in line with straight side edge of skirt/midriff and long side edge of halter ...
Margaret Hubert, 2013
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Aristotle's Collection [ 29 Books]:
Thus the wombs of birds are close to the midriff, and the wombs of fishes down below, just like the wombs of biped and quadruped vivipara, only that, in the case of the fish, the wombs are delicately formed, membranous, and elongated; ...
Publishthis, 2013
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Every Man His Own Cattle Doctor: Containing the Causes, ...
The Midriff or Skirt. The midriff is that very broad muscle, which divides the cavity of the chest from the abdomen or belly. The centre or middle of the midriff is strong, white, and tendinous, and its circumference thick and fleshy, and attached to ...
Francis Clater, 1825
9
Girl Culture: Studying girl culture : a readers' guide
Further Reading MIDRIFF TOPS. The midriff top is an abbreviated shirt that bares the upper abdomen and waist (the “midriff”) while covering the chest and frequently the shoulders. Associated with the onstage costumes of girl culture icons like ...
Claudia Mitchell, Jacqueline Reid-Walsh, 2008
10
Vintage Sewing Patterns - Midriff: Advance 2327, Advance ...
This book consists of articles from Wikia or other free sources online.
Source: Wikia, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MIDRIFF»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term midriff is used in the context of the following news items.
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Khloe Kardashian toasts end of marriage to Lamar Odom in …
She had tied the tight top in a knot at her midriff showing a hint of her torso. The clingy fabric showed off her curves and she wore her blonde ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
The Ashes: Kevin Pietersen the elephant in the room as England …
... sycophants pretend KP is not part of a potential solution to those regular wobbles like a belly dancer's midriff. The England and Wales Cricket ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Rachel McAdams cosies up to Jake Gyllenhaal at Southpaw …
This off shoulder dress with midriff cut out is from Self Portrait's AW15 collection so isn't available to buy just yet, but if you need a special dress ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Minimal to midriff baring midi skirts are in
Whether you are in your daring 20s, chic 30s or classy 40s, there is a midi skirt for everyone. With the right length (just about grazing your ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
5
Boxing clever in new film Southpaw helped Rachel McAdams in …
Walking the red carpet at the New York premiere of Southpaw dressed in a black dress with a cut-out panel on the midriff, McAdams said: "It ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Ellie Goulding flashes toned midriff at Switzerland's Gurten Festival
Ellie Goulding has certainly cast off the tomoy style she so loved when she burst onto the scene in 2009. From daring sheer panels to sexy ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
7
Crop top etiquette: With midriff mania raging, how old is too old to …
Sure, midriff-baring styles are a great way to show some skin, but in a society where muffin tops far outnumber taut abs, I wondered, how many ... «CultureMap Houston, Jul 15»
8
Jennifer Lawrence in sexy dress as she joins Hunger Games co …
... and Josh Hutcherson, the 24-year-old actress looked absolutely sensational in a sexy black cut-out gown which flashed her toned midriff. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
9
Kendall Jenner flaunts toned midriff in leather jacket during Paris …
Kendall Jenner bared her toned midriff in a cropped leather jacket as she strolled round Paris. The 19-year-old model is in the French capital ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Amber Heard displays her toned midriff after Paris Fashion Week at …
She's been surrounded by some of the world's most lavish garments and coveted designer clothing during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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