Oxter

usgb/ˈɑːkstər/
noun

The armpit or the area under the arm.

She dabbed some perfume on her oxter before leaving for the party.
Visual representation of "oxter" - The armpit or the area under the arm.

Often appears as...

  • sweat in oxter
  • put under the oxter

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Archaic

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Visual representation of "oxter"
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Cultural Use

In Scotland or Northern England, 'oxter' is understood and used, but elsewhere it might be confusing.

Illustration for Cultural Use
When in Edinburgh, I overheard someone saying they got tickled in their oxter.
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Archaic Term

'Oxter' is old-fashioned and rarely used in modern English, except in some regions.

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Grandpa referred to his armpit as his 'oxter' and we all chuckled.
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Informal Speech

Using 'oxter' could add humor or a quaint touch in informal situations.

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I'm sweating buckets; even my oxter is damp!
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