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- noun Plural form of
midriff .
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Examples
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The second is a women’s fashion issue the only my practiced eye would have picked up: there were a good number of low-cut dresses and tops, and a quite reasonable number of extremely short skirts and shorts; but no bare midriffs, which is odd considering the heat, and I assume to be cultural.
A Bland and Deadly Courtesy skzbrust 2008
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The second is a women’s fashion issue the only my practiced eye would have picked up: there were a good number of low-cut dresses and tops, and a quite reasonable number of extremely short skirts and shorts; but no bare midriffs, which is odd considering the heat, and I assume to be cultural.
A Bland and Deadly Courtesy skzbrust 2008
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Two stiltwalkers waved at passing cars, a deejay spun dance music and dozens of children and adults spun multicolored, circular tubes around their midriffs, necks and ankles at the blocked-off intersection.
Hooping.org | Blog | Baltimore Hula Hoop-a-Thon Lured Hipsters and Hoopsters 2009
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From where I am, c'est-à-dire, * sea level, in the belly of the crowd, I see a lot of bare midriffs, cleavage and pouty lips.
Escapade 2010
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After some ill-judged auto-tuned forays into Jason Deru-land, JLS are back in their comfort zone: mid-tempo, midrange, midriffs.
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Crusaders wore "alms bags" pinned to girdles fastened around their midriffs, a convenient way to distribute money to the poor.
With Fanny Packs on the Runway, Can Mom Jeans Be Far Behind? Rachel Dodes 2011
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In my generation I have seen what I think are called "low rider" jeans which are cut low on the hip causing undergarments and bare midriffs to be shown quite easily.
Modest Feminine Dress From the Pages of 1990 Victoria Magazine 2009
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Past dress-code issues have focused on miniskirts, exposed midriffs and pants worn too low.
Why Not Wear Pajamas All Day? Elizabeth Holmes 2012
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Later on I found that the school had sent home an even stricter list of guidelines, stating no bare midriffs, no tee shirts and no sleeveless tops and no mini skirts.
Modest Feminine Dress From the Pages of 1990 Victoria Magazine 2009
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Looks like something good CAN come out of bare midriffs and exposed crew-neck undershirts after all.
HUFFPOST HILL - Deadline For Debt Deal Slipping Ryan Grim 2011
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