abs
[ abz ]
plural nounInformal.
abdominal muscles.
Origin of abs
1An Americanism dating back to 1980–85; by shortening
Other definitions for ABS (2 of 5)
ABS
antilock braking system.
Other definitions for abs- (3 of 5)
abs-
variant of ab-: absent; abscond.
Other definitions for abs. (4 of 5)
abs.
abbreviation
absent.
absolute.
abstract.
Other definitions for A.B.S. (5 of 5)
A.B.S.
abbreviation
American Bible Society.
American Bureau of Shipping.
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How to use abs in a sentence
Asa And now, my dear Mr. Coyle, you may a-b-s-q-u-a-t-u-l-a-t-e.
Our American Cousin | Tom Taylor
British Dictionary definitions for abs (1 of 2)
abs
/ (æbz) /
pl n
informal abdominal muscles
British Dictionary definitions for ABS (2 of 2)
ABS
abbreviation for
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene: any of a range of tough copolymers used esp for making moulded articles
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