thigh
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Thigh (noun) means the part of the leg between the hip and the knee. Example: “She pulled a muscle in her thigh during the sprint.”
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The part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
"‘Why not pay up now, kiddo?’ he suggested magnanimously, patting me on the thigh."
— Kathy Lette, The Llama Parlour (1991)
"She pulled a muscle in her thigh during the sprint."
"The trousers were too tight around the thighs."
"He strapped an ice pack to his thigh after the long run."
How to use thigh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe upper part of your leg, above the knee.
Common pairings
inner thigh
thigh muscle
chicken thigh
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Etymology
From Old English þēoh, an old Germanic word for this part of the leg.
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What does “thigh” mean?
The word “thigh” means the part of the leg between the hip and the knee. In plain terms, the upper part of your leg, above the knee.
How do you pronounce “thigh”?
“Thigh” is pronounced theye (/θaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “thigh” in a sentence?
Here is “thigh” used in a sentence: “She pulled a muscle in her thigh during the sprint.”
What part of speech is “thigh”?
“Thigh” is a noun.
Where does the word “thigh” come from?
The word “thigh” comes from Old English. From Old English þēoh, an old Germanic word for this part of the leg.
Is “thigh” a common word?
“Thigh” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between the thigh and the hip?
The thigh is the part of the leg between the hip and the knee, while the hip is the joint connecting the leg to the pelvis. The hip marks where the thigh begins, but the two refer to different parts of the body.
What is the difference between the thigh and the calf?
The thigh is the upper part of the leg, running from the hip to the knee, while the calf is the lower part of the leg, running from the knee to the ankle. The knee is the joint that separates the two.
What does "thigh" mean when used with food, such as "chicken thigh"?
When applied to poultry, "thigh" refers to the corresponding upper leg portion of the bird, located between the hip and the knee joint. It is a common cut of meat known for being darker and juicier than the breast.
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