delts

[ delts ]

plural noun

1. Informal. deltoid muscles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of delts¹

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

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

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The young man answered by urging his horse to a run, and in a few moments they were at Mrs. Delts door.

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The best tick I have is none too good for Mr. Gardiner, was Mrs. Delts reply, which left the young man speechless.

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The Alfalfa Delts listened to us with one ear and swept the other around the gloom.

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Ole was initiated into the Alfalfa Delts on a Wednesday night.

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