Thigh

Pronunciation: /θaɪ/

Definitions of thigh

noun The thigh is the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee.

Example Sentences

A1 She hurt her thigh while running.

A2 He felt a cramp in his thigh after exercising.

B1 The athlete had a muscle strain in her thigh.

B2 The doctor recommended physical therapy for the injured thigh.

C1 The dancer's strong thighs helped her perform difficult moves.

C2 The surgeon performed a complex operation on the patient's thigh.

Examples of thigh in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's thigh for any signs of injury.

informal I pulled a muscle in my thigh from running too fast.

slang She's got some killer thigh muscles from all that cycling.

figurative His words cut deep, like a knife to the thigh.

Grammatical Forms of thigh

• past tense: thighed
• plural: thighs
• comparative: thighier
• superlative: thighiest
• present tense: thigh
• future tense: will thigh
• perfect tense: have thighed
• continuous tense: is thighing
• singular: thigh
• positive degree: thigh
• infinitive: to thigh
• gerund: thighing
• participle: thighed

Origin and Evolution of thigh

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'thigh' originated from the Old English word 'thēh' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'thauhaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'thigh' has retained its original meaning referring to the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee. However, its usage has evolved to include various anatomical, medical, and colloquial contexts.