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Buttocks - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

buttocks

/ˈbʌtəks/ /ˈbʌtəks/

Definition:

The two rounded fleshy parts of the human body forming the lower rear.

Synonyms:

rear, behind, backside, bottom

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

face, front

Common Collocations:

firm buttocks, bare buttocks, slap someone's buttocks, sit on your buttocks

Derivatives:

buttock, buttocked

Usage Tips:

Use "buttocks" in formal or medical contexts; "bottom" or "rear" is more casual.

Common Phrases:

pain in the buttocks, kick in the buttocks, cold as a witch's buttocks

Etymology:

From Old English "buttuc," meaning end or small piece of land; later associated with the body part.

Examples:

  • 1. She slipped and landed hard on her buttocks.
  • 2. The doctor examined his sore buttocks after the fall.
  • 3. Babies often wear diapers to protect their buttocks.
  • 4. He rubbed his aching buttocks after the long bike ride.

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