mid|riff

mid|riff
mid|riff «MIHD rihf», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. a) the diaphragm separating the chest cavity from the abdomen. b) the middle portion of the human body: »

a bare midriff, a punch in the midriff.

2. a woman's or girl's garment, often made in two pieces, that leaves the middle portion of the body bare.
–adj.
made so as to expose the middle part of the body: »

a midriff bathing suit.

[Old English midriff < midd mid + hrif belly]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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