armpit

Shoulder's hidden valley

The armpit is the hollow beneath the arm where it joins the shoulder.

It's warm, often sweaty, and contains lymph nodes and scent glands.

Figuratively, the armpit of something is its least desirable part: That town is the armpit of America.

anatomy

axilla

Underarm cavity

biceps · triceps · shoulder · humerus · skin · hair · follicles · glands · muscles · tendons

hollow

cavity

Empty space within

crease · fold · pocket · recess · crevice · underarm

hygiene

deodorant

Odor-masking body product

spray · stick · fragrance · unscented · odor · bacteria · hygiene · shaving · waxing · grooming

sweat

perspiration

Fluid from exertion

dampness · wetness · clamminess · stains · salt · evaporation · thermoregulation · heat · humidity · wicking

ticklish

tickle

Touch provoking involuntary laughter

squirm · wriggle · feather · reactive · sensation · vulnerable · reflexive

intimate

embrace

Hold closely in arms

  • hugTight, affectionate clasp
  • cuddleAffectionate close embrace
  • snuggleEmbrace cozily

closeness · warmth · proximity · nuzzle · spooning · nestled

Categories
Opposites
FIGURATIVE DESIRABILITY (place quality)

armpitparadise

Ideal, blissful place

jewel · crown jewel · gem · heaven · mecca

body joint creases

armpitgroin

Hip-thigh junction

body part desirability

armpitlips

Mouth's outer edges

eyes · hair · décolletage · cheekbones

Phrases
Family

armpits

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G