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Keister - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Keister is a slang term referring to a person’s buttocks or backside. It is often used informally in humorous or lighthearted contexts. Example: He fell right on his keister.

keister

/ˈkistər/ /ˈkiːstə/

Definition:

Slang term for a person's buttocks or backside.

Synonyms:

behind, rear, rump, posterior

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

front, face

Common Collocations:

sit on your keister, get off your keister, kick in the keister

Derivatives:

keistered (adj.), keistering (v.)

Usage Tips:

Use informally; avoid in formal contexts as it’s slang for "buttocks."

Common Phrases:

get off your keister, kick in the keister, parked his keister

Etymology:

Likely derived from Yiddish or German "Kiste" (box), later slang for buttocks.

Examples:

  • 1. He plopped down on his keister after slipping on the ice.
  • 2. Stop sitting on your keister and help with the chores!
  • 3. She gave him a playful kick in the keister.
  • 4. The toddler landed hard on his keister while learning to walk.

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