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abs

1 American  
[abz] / æbz /

plural noun

Informal.

  1. abdominal muscles.

ABS 2 American  

  1. antilock braking system.

abs- 3 American  

  1. variant of ab-.

    absent; abscond.
abs. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. absent.

  2. absolute.

  3. abstract.

A.B.S. 5 American  

abbreviation

  1. American Bible Society.

  2. American Bureau of Shipping.

ABS 1 British  

abbreviation

  1. acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene: any of a range of tough copolymers used esp for making moulded articles

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abs 2 British  
/ æbz /

plural noun

  1. informal abdominal muscles

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Etymology

Origin of abs

An Americanism dating back to 1980–85; by shortening

Example Sentences

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He shared a picture that he claimed was of himself showing his chiselled abs on the beach and claimed to be financially secure.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"Today the artists... give them six-pack abs and muscles."

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

They work your back, shoulders, abs and lower body, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2025

There is, especially this time of year, no shortage of attractive people with six-pack abs who will happily tell you the best way to improve your well-being.

From Slate • Jan. 1, 2025

I had these miniature six-pack abs and lightning-fast legs.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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