pecs

[ peks ]

/ pɛks /

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plural noun Informal.

pectoral muscles.

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Origin of pecs

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH pecs

pecks, pecs

Words nearby pecs

Pecksniffian, pecky, Pecorino, Pecos, Pecos Bill, pecs, pectase, pectate, pecten, pectic, pectic acid

Other definitions for pecs (2 of 2)

Pécs

[ peych ]

/ peɪtʃ /

noun

a city in SW Hungary.

German Fünfkirchen.

How to use pecs in a sentence

In our language: The Boss is sporting great pecs, great arms, and a toned stomach.
Bruce Springsteen’s Bond Moment: The Boss’ Body Beautiful at 64|Tim Teeman|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a video called Conversions, he burnt the hair off his chest and pushed on his pecs to make them look like breasts.
Vito Acconci Named Designer of the Year by Design Miami|Blake Gopnik|October 24, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Daily Show host finally revealed what lives deep inside Weiner's cavernous pecs: James Franco.
The Week in Weiner Comedy|The Daily Beast Video|June 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Unfortunately, not even a close up of Kutcher's pecs could save this movie from limping straight to video.
Ashton Kutcher's Top 10 Shirtless Moments|The Daily Beast Video|January 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Stone also suggests an exercise called chest boosters to work your pecs, which should also be done sitting down.
8 Ways to Exercise While You Commute|Doree Shafrir|February 18, 2010|DAILY BEAST
His shirt clung to his pecs and was tailored down to his narrow waist.
Makers|Cory Doctorow

British Dictionary definitions for pecs

Pécs

/ (Hungarian peːtʃ) /

noun

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

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