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Derriere - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Derriere is a polite or humorous term referring to a person’s buttocks. It is often used in a lighthearted or euphemistic way to avoid being overly direct.

derriere

/ˌdɛriˈɛr/ /ˌdɛriˈeə/

Definition:

The buttocks or rear end of a person.

Synonyms:

backside, rear, bottom, behind

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

front, face

Common Collocations:

tight derriere, shapely derriere, ample derriere

Derivatives:

derrieres (plural)

Usage Tips:

Use "derriere" in polite or humorous contexts to refer to someone's buttocks.

Common Phrases:

"pain in the derriere, " "save your derriere, " "shake your derriere"

Etymology:

Borrowed from French, meaning "behind" or "rear."

Examples:

  • 1. She admired her toned derriere in the mirror after workouts.
  • 2. The toddler plopped down on his derriere after tripping over the toy.
  • 3. He joked about needing extra padding for his sore derriere after the long bike ride.
  • 4. The dancer’s graceful movements highlighted her sculpted derriere on stage.

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