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I was always the sexy bass player in the background while Robin stood centre. Barry and I played it up a bit, gave 'em a bit of thigh.
Maurice Gibb

Meaning of "thigh" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THIGH

Old English thēh; related to Old Frisian thiāch, Old High German dioh thigh, Old Norse thjō buttock, Old Slavonic tyku fat.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF THIGH

thigh  [θaɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THIGH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Thigh 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 THIGH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Thigh

In humans, the thigh is the area between the pelvis and the knee. Anatomically, it is part of the lower limb. The single bone in the thigh is called the femur. This bone is very thick and strong, and forms a ball and socket joint at the hip, and a condylar joint at the knee.

Definition of thigh in the English dictionary

The definition of thigh in the dictionary is the part of the leg between the hip and the knee in man. Other definition of thigh is the corresponding part in other vertebrates and insects.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THIGH

thievery
thieves
thieves´ cant
thieves´ kitchen
thieving
thievish
thievishly
thievishness
thig
thigger
thigh bone
thigh boots
thighbone
thighed
thigmotactic
thigmotactically
thigmotaxes
thigmotaxis
thigmotropic
thigmotropism

WORDS THAT END LIKE THIGH

ahigh
blow sky-high
contact high
fly high
high
hold one´s head high
knee-high
legal high
letter-high
on high
overhigh
riding high
semihigh
shoulder high
shoulder-high
sky-high
superhigh
type-high
ultrahigh

Synonyms and antonyms of thigh in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «thigh» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THIGH

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

Translator English - Chinese

大腿
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

muslo
570 millions of speakers

English

thigh
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जांघ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فَخْذ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бедро
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coxa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জাং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cuisse
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Paha
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Oberschenkel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

넓적다리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Thigh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đùi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொடையில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मांडी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

uyluk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

coscia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

udo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

стегно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

coapsă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μηρός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

heup
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lår
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lår
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of thigh

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THIGH»

The term «thigh» is very widely used and occupies the 14.564 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THIGH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «thigh» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «thigh» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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8 QUOTES WITH «THIGH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word thigh.
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Jay Cutler
Because I don't produce insulin, I have to put insulin into my body, which means that I have a pen with a needle on it. I have it with me. You have to stick it in your thigh, or your arm - a lot of different spots you can put it.
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Dave deBronkart
Diagnosed incidentally with stage IV, grade 4 metastatic renal cell carcinoma, I had bone metastases in my femur (which eventually fractured), ulna, and cranium; five metastases in my lungs; and muscle metastases in my thigh and tongue. Yet six months after diagnosis, my treatment ended: I've not had a drop of anything since.
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Maurice Gibb
I was always the sexy bass player in the background while Robin stood centre. Barry and I played it up a bit, gave 'em a bit of thigh.
4
Jonah Lomu
I have a stab wound on my left hip and one on my thigh and a slash mark across my right calf. I have a bottle stab wound on my left calf.
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Gregory Maguire
I do love to sing. Had I a longer set of thigh bones and a sweeter voice, I should have loved to be a performer.
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Catherine Martin
I wish I could swap closets with Diana Vreeland, but I think only my left thigh would fit into her clothing.
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Christopher Mintz-Plasse
There are days I like going out, and days I like to sit naked with the remote control on my thigh, watching 'Breaking Bad.' I'm in love with that TV show. And 'Louie' on FX. And 'The Newsroom' - well, I don't know if I like it, but I'm obsessed with it. It's so Sorkin-y. But I've got some friends on there, so it's good to support them.
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David Rudisha
I was ready in 2008 for the Olympic Games but unfortunately I missed the Kenyan trials with a thigh injury. I watched those Olympics but it was tough to watch. But it was good in the end because a Kenyan, Wilfred Bungei, was the champion.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THIGH»

Discover the use of thigh in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to thigh and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Complete Hip And Thigh Diet
As thousands of successful slimmers have testified, the Complete Hip and Thigh Diet is, quite simply, the diet that works.
Rosemary Conley, 2012
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Thigh High
This enticing collection of irresistibly erotic stories includes 'Parlor Games', 'Thigh High' and 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Thong'.
Bonnie Edwards, 2008
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The Shattered Thigh and Other Plays
Bhasa is a celebrated name in classical sanskrit literature. His works were considered lost, and it was only in the beginning of the 20th century that some of his plays were discovered. This book features his plays.
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The Thigh Gap Hack: The Shortcut to Slimmer, Feminine Thighs ...
This book is simple, straightforward and full of content (no fluff). And, anyone can make the techniques work, no special equipment, expensive foods or crazy supplements required.
Camille Hugh, 2013
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The Best Thigh Exercises You've Never Heard of: Shape and ...
This book will help you break through plateaus and get the most out of your workout at all times.
Nick Nilsson, 2012
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New Hip And Thigh Diet Cookbook
Family favourites, re-created the Conley way Quick and simple recipes in under 30 minutes Impressive but easy entertaining Robust recipes for everyday use Spicy new dishes for vegetarians and vegans Sumptuous desserts and party food Packed ...
Rosemary Conley, Patricia Bourne, 2012
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How to Lose Thigh Fat: Everything You Need to Know to Have a ...
You will have to work for it, but the results are worth it. At the beginning of the program you will probably think that this is another book that you have to read through in order to find the answers that you want.
Kristy John, 2012
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Gi Hip & Thigh Diet
Her brilliant new plan takes the hard work out of dieting by combining the scientifically proven benefits of low-fat and low-Gi eating in an easy-to-follow programme that fits into any lifestyle.
Rosemary Conley, 2013
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Ultrasound of the Musculoskeletal System
CONTENTS 13.1 Introduction 611 13.2 Clinical and US Anatomy 611 13.2.1 Anterior Thigh 611 13.2.2 Medial Thigh 615 13.2.3 Posterior Thigh 616 13.3 Thigh Pathology 622 13.3.1 Anterior Thigh 622 13.3.1.1 Rectus Femoris Tears 622 ...
Stefano Bianchi, A.L. Baert, I.F. Abdelwahab, 2007
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Peripheral Regional Anesthesia: An Atlas of Anatomy and ...
The sciatic nerve provides motor innervation through its tibial division to all of the flexor muscles of the thigh (with the exception of the short head of the biceps femoris) and the lower leg and with its fibular division it supplies the short head of  ...
Gisela Meier, Johannes Buettner, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THIGH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term thigh is used in the context of the following news items.
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Demi Lovato on Being a Role Model, Staying Strong in Recovery …
Demi Lovato on Being a Role Model, Staying Strong in Recovery and Thigh Gaps. by Katie Krause 6:43 PM PST, March 03, 2015 ... «Entertainment Tonight, Mar 15»
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Demi Lovato Doesn't Have a Thigh Gap, But Still Loves Her Body …
Demi Lovato wrote about her thigh gap on Instagram, posting a bikini shot. Credit: Kris Connor/FilmMagic. It might still be winter, but Demi Lovato has no ... «Us Magazine, Mar 15»
3
Peyton Manning to miss Pro Bowl with thigh injury
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Peyton Manning is skipping the Pro Bowl because his right thigh injury hasn't gotten much better in the week since the Denver ... «USA TODAY, Jan 15»
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Adam Lallana injury: Liverpool midfielder out for a month with thigh
However, the attacking midfielder was forced off after 55 minutes with what manager Brendan Rodgers called "a tweak in his thigh" - a complaint Press ... «The Independent, Jan 15»
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What Is The Point of Thigh Gap?
Girls desperately pursuing the goal of having thighs that do not touch one another. For what? Urban Outfitters is just the latest perpetrator/ victim of the thigh gap ... «Gawker, Jan 15»
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Daniel Sturridge sent to LA in bid to boost fitness as striker recovers …
Liverpool have sent striker Daniel Sturridge to Los Angeles to continue his rehabilitation from the thigh injury which has sidelined him for most of the season. «Daily Mail, Dec 14»
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Victor Moses facing up to eight weeks on the sidelines with thigh injury
Victor Moses has been ruled out for up to eight weeks with a thigh injury, dealing a big blow to Stoke manager Mark Hughes as he prepares for Saturday's visit to ... «Daily Mail, Nov 14»
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Liverpool assess Daniel Sturridge's latest thigh injury amid fears he …
Liverpool assess Daniel Sturridge's latest thigh injury amid fears he could be out until CHRISTMAS. 10:39, 19 November 2014; By David Anderson ... «Mirror.co.uk, Nov 14»
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Real Madrid's Luka Modric out for at least three months with thigh
The Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is expected to be sidelined for at least three months after picking up a thigh injury in Croatia's 1-1 draw with Italy on ... «The Guardian, Nov 14»
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Semesa Rokoduguni ruled out of South Africa Test with thigh injury …
"Roko has done some limited training but is unlikely to fully recover from his thigh injury in time, so Marland is in the group coming back into camp on ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 14»

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