armpit

American  

[ahrm-pit] / ˈɑrmˌpɪt /

noun

1. the hollow under the arm at the shoulder; axilla.

2. Slang. the worst possible place or area.

   Their car has broken down, stranding them in the armpit of California until it can be fixed.

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armpit British  

/ ˈɑːmˌpɪt /

noun

1. Technical name: axilla.  the small depression beneath the arm where it joins the shoulder

2. slang an extremely unpleasant place

   the armpit of the Mediterranean

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Etymology

Origin of armpit

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English; arm ¹ + pit ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Only then do I take a deep breath and retrieve the postcard from under my armpit.

From Literature

Strong Jonn's arms caught him under the armpits and dragged him, with a horrible sucking sound, from the mud.

From Literature

Words that would make Mama’s eyes cry, and then maybe mine, too, and land me up to my armpits in the deepest pile of trouble ever.

From Literature

Jonathan lay on his stomach on top of his tree, with his armpits on the tree trunk.

From Literature

"Give us a break, Mom," Anastasia said, and she poked a finger in Sam's armpit for a tickle.

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