abs

¹ American  

[abz] / æbz /

plural noun

Informal.

1. abdominal muscles.

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ABS ² American  

1. antilock braking system.

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abs- ³ American  

1. variant of ab-.

   absent; abscond.

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abs. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. absent.

2. absolute.

3. abstract.

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A.B.S. ⁵ American  

abbreviation

1. American Bible Society.

2. American Bureau of Shipping.

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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

We kept calling him Abs Saja, but it felt like, when the boys are on the variety show and they have their names written on the bibs, he needed a name.

From Salon

At 61, he seems to have sprouted a new rung of abs.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, Law’s chiseled abs and insouciant grin were the secondi piatti following the generous serving of Andrew Scott’s Hot Priest on “Fleabag.”

From Salon

Robert Irwin told People that he didn’t hesitate when he was asked to be the face — and the abs — of Bonds clothing.

From Los Angeles Times

The book draws on Abs' childhood, with main character Xavier being relocated to Essex, where the author also moved as a kid.

From BBC