noun
- The armpits or underarm areas of the body.
Usage: informal; chiefly Irish and Scottish English
Examples
- She held the child under the oxters to lift him up.
- He was sweating under the oxters after running.
- The tailor measured under the oxters for a proper fit.
- The baby grabbed onto his oxters as he swung her around.
- Deodorant helps keep the oxters dry throughout the day.