muffin top

American

Or muffin-top

noun

a crisp, flat muffin that resembles the top portion of a typical muffin.
Informal. a roll of excess fat that hangs out over a person's waist when wearing a garment with a tight waistband.

muffin top British

noun

informal a roll of flesh spilling over the top of a tight skirt or trousers, esp when the midriff is exposed

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

muffin tops

plural

Etymology

Origin of muffin top

First recorded in 1910–15

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muffin top

The whole idea reminds me of the muffin top shop from “Seinfeld.”

From Washington Post ● Sep. 1, 2022

During this new era of elastic waistband comfort, I’ve birthed a muffin top baby.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 5, 2021

Loose women panellist Stacey Soloman has been praised on social media for sharing a video celebrating her "muffin top, saggy boobs and stretch marks".

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2017

She was tired of the bloating, gas and the dreaded "muffin top" that wouldn't budge.

From US News ● May 5, 2015

If this new year finds you signing up to yet another overpriced gym membership and resolving, this time, to really get to grips with your muffin top tum, then don't – because you won't.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 31, 2010

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