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Etymology

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From Middle English armpitt, arme-pitt, armput, equivalent to arm +‎ pit.

(something unpleasant): Presumably a reference to underarm body odor.

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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armpit (plural armpits)

  1. The cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder.
  2. (colloquial, derogatory) Somewhere or something unpleasant or undesirable.
    the armpit of America

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