fanny

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
  2. noun external female sex organs

Etymology

19th century. Ultimately from Fanny, pet form of the name Frances. Compare dick, John Thomas, mickey.

In classic literature

Synonyms

buttocks, nates, arse, butt, backside, bum, buns, can, fundament, hindquarters, hind end, keister, posterior, prat, rear, rear end, rump, stern, seat, tail, tail end, tooshie, tush, bottom, behind, derriere, ass

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