pecs

¹

[peks]

plural noun

Informal.

1. pectoral muscles.

Pécs

²

[peych]

noun

1. a city in SW Hungary.

Pécs

/ peːtʃ /

noun

1. an industrial city in SW Hungary: university (1367). Pop: 158 942 (2003 est)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pécs¹

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

Is "fit and healthy" becoming increasingly wrapped up in a tight torso and sculpted pecs?

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Consequently, the front of the body — the pecs — tighten up and the back of the shoulders get over-stretched.

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They must want to look like a fascist street thug and they fail to understand that modern women value sensitivity, not pecs.

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I scanned his prominent pecs and tense arms.

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On the flip side, we also never believe that hapless Oliver would have those pecs.

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