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General Slang
bowling pins
BOH-ling PINZ · noun · slang
Insult for thin legs under a bulky upper body.
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A mocking term for skinny, undertrained legs that look like bowling pins beneath a much larger torso.
“Massive traps but bowling pins for legs — never skips a mirror, always skips squats.”
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bowling pins In A Sentence
Massive traps but bowling pins for legs — never skips a mirror, always skips squats.
Origin & Usage
Gym slang comparing thin legs to bowling pins.
People Also Ask
What does 'bowling pins' mean in the gym?
It's a mocking term for skinny, undertrained legs that look thin like bowling pins beneath a much larger upper body.
Why do people say someone has bowling pins for legs?
It's a jab at lifters who train their upper body but skip legs, leaving them with a top-heavy, disproportionate physique.
Is calling someone's legs 'bowling pins' an insult?
Yes, it's a lighthearted insult about underdeveloped legs, usually aimed at people who skip leg day.
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