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Definition of thigh

thigh

/θaɪ/
thigh
Plural:thighs
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• noun

1

The part of the human leg between the hip and the knee, supported internally by the femur.

Example

"The runner felt a sharp cramp in her right thigh during the final lap of the marathon."

2

The edible meat from the upper part of a bird's leg, commonly used in cooking.

Example

"The chef prefers using chicken thighs for the stew because they remain tender during slow cooking."

3

The corresponding upper part of the hind limb of a four-legged animal.

Example

"The horse strained a muscle in its left thigh while navigating the difficult jump."

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• Rhymes for thigh

• Nearby Words

thievery
thieving
thievish
thigh
thighbone
thimble
thimbleberry

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'thēoh', derived from Proto-Germanic 'theuham', meaning 'thick part of the leg'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thigh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thigh
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