pecs

/pɛks/

Definitions

1. noun

the muscles of the chest, especially those that are visible when a person is muscular and has a well-developed physique

“He spent hours at the gym working on his biceps and pecs.”

2. plural noun

a pair of muscles in the chest, especially the pectoralis major muscle

“The athlete’s toned pecs made him a favorite among the fans.”

Synonyms

  • chest muscles
  • pectoral muscles

Antonyms

  • flabby muscles
  • weak muscles