🇬🇧 Biceps meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Your biceps are the big muscles on the front part of your upper arms. When you bend your arm and make a “strong” pose, those bumps you see are your biceps. They help you lift things, bend your elbow, and do actions like picking up your backpack, eating with a spoon, or doing push-ups. People often show off their biceps when they want to look strong.

My biceps only look strong in the mirror if I squint, hold my breath, and believe in magic.

I told my biceps to grow, and they said, "Come back after vegetables and exercise, kid."

I did three push-ups, checked my biceps, and sadly they still looked like mashed potatoes.

My biceps are like shy turtles; they hide most of the time and only peek out when I carry grocery bags.

Your biceps are actually made of two parts, which is why they’re called “bi-ceps.”

At the park, Anna rolled up her sleeve and flexed her biceps to lift the sleeping baby into the stroller. A small boy pointed, eyes wide at the strong biceps, then placed his hand on the warm biceps and laughed; everyone admired the biceps. Anna smiled, kissed the baby, and felt proud of her useful biceps.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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