Lifting an animal or a person by grabbing them under the armpits with hands, closely associated with cats since its an easy way to grab them.

Not to be confused with armpit hug or armpit hold. If the arms are wrapped around the armpits, it's armpit hug instead.

Examples

longcat (meme)

Non-examples

armpit hug

armpit hold

See also

• longcat (meme)

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