abs

/æbz/

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

The abdominal muscles; plural of ab.

NounRegister: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Initialism of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. — plumbing Pipes composed of this plastic.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

All Blacks, the New Zealand national rugby team.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “abs” mean?

The abdominal muscles; plural of ab.

Is “abs” formal or informal?

abs is generally informal.