Oxter
noun
The armpit or the area under the arm.
She dabbed some perfume on her oxter before leaving for the party.
Often appears as...
- sweat in oxter
- put under the oxter
Usage tips
Archaic
noun
The armhole in a coat or jacket.
The tailor measured the size of the oxter in my new suit to ensure a perfect fit.
Often appears as...
- adjust the oxter
- measure the oxter
Usage tips
Informal
noun
The armpit or the area under the arm.
She dabbed some perfume on her oxter before leaving for the party.
Often appears as...
- sweat in oxter
- put under the oxter
Usage tips
Archaic
noun
The armhole in a coat or jacket.
The tailor measured the size of the oxter in my new suit to ensure a perfect fit.
Often appears as...
- adjust the oxter
- measure the oxter
Usage tips
Informal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Use
In Scotland or Northern England, 'oxter' is understood and used, but elsewhere it might be confusing.
When in Edinburgh, I overheard someone saying they got tickled in their oxter.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Term
'Oxter' is old-fashioned and rarely used in modern English, except in some regions.
Grandpa referred to his armpit as his 'oxter' and we all chuckled.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Speech
Using 'oxter' could add humor or a quaint touch in informal situations.
I'm sweating buckets; even my oxter is damp!
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Use
In Scotland or Northern England, 'oxter' is understood and used, but elsewhere it might be confusing.
When in Edinburgh, I overheard someone saying they got tickled in their oxter.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Term
'Oxter' is old-fashioned and rarely used in modern English, except in some regions.
Grandpa referred to his armpit as his 'oxter' and we all chuckled.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Speech
Using 'oxter' could add humor or a quaint touch in informal situations.
I'm sweating buckets; even my oxter is damp!
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Use
In Scotland or Northern England, 'oxter' is understood and used, but elsewhere it might be confusing.
When in Edinburgh, I overheard someone saying they got tickled in their oxter.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Term
'Oxter' is old-fashioned and rarely used in modern English, except in some regions.
Grandpa referred to his armpit as his 'oxter' and we all chuckled.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Speech
Using 'oxter' could add humor or a quaint touch in informal situations.
I'm sweating buckets; even my oxter is damp!
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