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  2. Hourglass figure - Wikipedia

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    It has been proposed by scientists that the evolutionary reason for the female body shape is due in part to this sexual selection.Sex-typical body shapes (a man's muscular physique and a woman's hourglass figure) are an outcome of evolutionary adaptation for reproductive fitness because they convey information about gene quality, health and fertility, which are important elements for mate ...

  3. Glossary of British terms not widely used in the United States

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    pear-shaped usually in the phrase "to go pear-shaped", meaning to go drastically or dramatically wrong. cf tits-up peckish * moderately hungry (usage dated in US) peeler in Northern Ireland, colloquial word for "policeman". Similar to "bobby", q.v. pelican crossing

  4. Glossary of shapes with metaphorical names - Wikipedia

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    Oval (from the Latin "ovum" for egg), a descriptive term applied to several kinds of "rounded" shapes, including the egg shape; Pear shaped, in reference to the shape of a pear, i.e., a generally rounded shape, tapered towards the top and more spherical/circular at the bottom; Rod, a 3-dimensional, solid (filled) cylinder. Rod shaped bacteria

  5. 21 Cozy and Flattering Sweaters for Pear-Shaped Bodies - AOL

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    Our Absolute Favorite: A fan-favorite style on Amazon, this Edstar pullover‘s got it all for a pear shape: a boat neckline, batwing sleeves and a more fitted waistline! 2.

  6. Body shape - Wikipedia

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    Body shape has effects on body posture [30] and gait, and has a major role in physical attraction. This is because a body's shape implies an individual's hormone levels during puberty, which implies fertility, and it also indicates current levels of sex hormones. [1] A pleasing shape also implies good health and fitness of the body. Posture ...

  7. The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapes

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    Here is what the most popular diamond shapes for engagement rings mean. While reading, think about which shape reflects you and your partner. Round Brilliant Cut: Traditional and Elegant

  8. Physical attractiveness - Wikipedia

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    The study said that more feminine men tended to prefer relatively older men than themselves and more masculine men tended to prefer relatively younger men than themselves. [ 61 ] Cross-cultural data shows that the reproductive success of women is tied to their youth and physical attractiveness, [ 62 ] such as the pre-industrial Sami where the ...

  9. What is a WAG? Why people are obsessed with athletes ... - AOL

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    Aside from an athlete's stats and performance on the field, fans tend to be equally curious about a player's love life. The term WAG, an acronym for wives and girlfriends, is typically used in ...