Underboob
/ˈʌndə(ɹ)buːb/noun
The area of a woman's breast that is located beneath the breast itself.
Did you know?In various cultures, the exposure of the underboob has been linked to fertility rituals and the celebration of feminine power through the ages!
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
under
“Beneath, below, or lower than.”
Old English
OE
bōc
“A rounded projection, often referring to a breast.”
14th Century
Middle English
underbobe
“Referring to the area beneath the breast, often used in descriptions of clothing.”
Modern English
English
underboob
“A contemporary term referring to the visible area beneath the breast in fashion contexts.”
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