Buttocks: meaning, definitions and examples

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buttocks

 

[ หˆbสŒtษ™ks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

anatomy

The buttocks are two rounded portions of the anatomy located on the posterior of the pelvic region. They consist of the gluteal muscles and surrounding tissue, and play a crucial role in supporting the body in a seated position.

Synonyms

backside, behind, rear.

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Word Description / Examples
buttocks

This is a neutral and slightly formal term often used in medical or anatomical contexts.

  • The doctor checked for any bruising on the patient's buttocks
backside

This term is informal and can be used in everyday conversation without sounding too crude.

  • He slipped on the ice and fell on his backside
behind

This is a common, polite term used in everyday conversation, often with children or in more sensitive settings.

  • The child sat quietly on her behind during story time
rear

This is a neutral term often used when referring to someoneโ€™s position or as a polite way to mention that part of the body.

  • The horse kicked him in the rear when he wasn't paying attention

Examples of usage

  • The baby sat on its buttocks.
  • She slipped and fell on her buttocks.
  • He felt a sharp pain in his buttocks after the long drive.

Translations

Translations of the word "buttocks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรกdegas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคคเค‚เคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช GesรครŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bokong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั–ะดะฝะธั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ poล›ladki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐป (ใ—ใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fesses

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nalgas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—‰๋ฉ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑุฏุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรฝลพdฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zadok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‡€้ƒจ (tรบn bรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zadnjica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rass

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉะบัะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ” (sikvdile)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nalgas

Etymology

The word 'buttocks' has its origins in Old English, with the word 'butt' meaning the larger end of something. Over time, it evolved to refer specifically to the posterior of the human body. The term 'buttocks' is commonly used in anatomy and everyday language to describe this part of the body.

See also: butter.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,445, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.