English · Slang Attested

body

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

Physical frame. — The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism.

Where it’s used: Used American English

I saw them walking from a distance, their bodies strangely angular in the dawn light.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Physical frame. — The fleshly or corporeal nature of a human, as opposed to the spirit or soul.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Physical frame. — A corpse.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “body” mean?

Physical frame. — The physical structure of a human or animal seen as one single organism.

Is “body” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.