English · Idiom Candidate

twelve-ounce curls

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

bicep curls with light weights

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

gập cơ bicep với trọng lượng nhẹ

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Literally: curls with twelve-ounce weights

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

He's been doing twelve-ounce curls to tone his arms.

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “twelve-ounce curls” mean?

bicep curls with light weights Literally: curls with twelve-ounce weights

Is “twelve-ounce curls” formal or informal?

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

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