delts

[ delts ]

plural noun
  1. Informal. deltoid muscles.

Origin of delts

1
First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Words Nearby delts

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How to use delts in a sentence

  • They had almost reached delts when the young woman, placing her fingers to her throat, uttered a cry of dismay.

    The Bail Jumper | Robert J. C. Stead
  • The young man answered by urging his horse to a run, and in a few moments they were at Mrs. delts door.

    The Bail Jumper | Robert J. C. Stead
  • The best tick I have is none too good for Mr. Gardiner, was Mrs. delts reply, which left the young man speechless.

    The Bail Jumper | Robert J. C. Stead
  • The Alfalfa delts listened to us with one ear and swept the other around the gloom.

    At Good Old Siwash | George Fitch
  • Ole was initiated into the Alfalfa delts on a Wednesday night.

    At Good Old Siwash | George Fitch