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thunder thigh

thunder thigh

1 7.9
A large muscular thigh often seen as a sign of strength
  • noun
  • Informal
translation icon : muslo fuerte
  • Many athletes aspire to have thunder thighs, as they symbolize power and fitness.

Examples

  • The boys call him thunder thighs and pig butt when he runs.

    Fiction book (2001)

  • Those thunder thighs were hard to miss, Mouse.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Her thunder thighs showcased her strength and athleticism during the race.

  • He proudly displayed his thunder thighs at the gym, impressing everyone with their size.

Antonyms

weak
524 1.0

Not strong in body or muscles and easily tired

thin
314 1.0

Having little body fat and a slim shape

How Muscular

thunder thigh
  • Informal
1 7.9

Surface Forms

thunder thigh singular
thunder thighs plural

Morphology

thunder + thigh

The meaning relies on a metaphorical use of 'thunder' to suggest power, force, or largeness applied to 'thigh', so a learner who knows both words can partially infer that it refers to notably large or powerful thighs. However, as a slangy, non-literal nickname with social/pragmatic connotations (and not a standard compositional adjective), the exact nuance and acceptability are not fully predictable without exposure.

Etymology

Thunder thigh comes from a simple picture: thunder makes you think of something loud and powerful, and thigh is the strong leg muscle. So when people say thunder thigh, they mean a big, muscular thigh and often use it to praise 'strength' or 'fitness'.