bicep

English

Etymology

Back-formation from biceps. In Latin, biceps is singular.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbaɪsɛp/

• Audio (Southern England):

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Noun

bicep (plural biceps)

1. (sometimes proscribed) A biceps.
   • 2009, Spencer Austin, “The Macc Daddy”, in I Am the Gloryhunter: One Man’s Quest for the Ultimate Football Season, Know The Score, →ISBN, pages 185–186:

     My bicep, my poor little cluster of nearly muscle is being pressed into a funsize turkey nugget and I’m starting to perhaps regret my outing with this bunch of Brentford fans who have that slightly edgier reputation.

Derived terms

• bicep curl
• biceped

See also

• tricep