Backsides — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈbak-ˌsīd/ back·side

Meaning & Definition of Backsides

Backsides (noun)

  1. the part of the body that a person sits on, buttocks
  2. the part of the body of a four-legged animal corresponding to the buttocks, rump
  3. the side or surface opposite the front or face of something, the farthest or reverse side, back

Backsides (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the part of the body upon which someone sits

    "our backsides were sore after sitting on those hard benches for so long"

    similar: behinds, booties (slang), bottoms, breeches, bums, buns, buttocks, butts, cabooses, cans, cheeks, derrieres, duffs, fannies, fundaments, hams, haunches, heinies (slang), hunkers, keisters (slang), nates, posteriors, rear ends, rears, rumps, seats, tail ends, tails, tushes (slang)
    related: beams, sterns, moons (slang)

Related Entry: Backside (noun)

Backside is a different word from Backsides. The synonyms below are for backside, not for backsides.

  1. the part of the body upon which someone sits

    "our backsides were sore after sitting on those hard benches for so long"

    similar: behind, booty (slang), bottom, breech, bum, buns, butt, buttocks, caboose, can, cheeks, derriere, duff, fanny, fundament, hams, haunches, heinie (slang), hunkers, keister (slang), nates, posterior, rear, rear end, rump, seat, tail, tail end, tush (slang)
    related: beam, stern, moon (slang)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Backsides

The most common words with a similar meaning to Backsides:

Slang: booties, heinies, keisters, tushes
behinds, bottoms, breeches, bums, buns, buttocks, butts, cabooses, cans, cheeks, derrieres, duffs, fannies, fundaments, hams, haunches, hunkers, nates, posteriors, rear ends, rears, rumps, seats, tail ends, tails

Related Words for Backsides

beams, sterns, moons

Origin & Etymology of Backsides

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Backsides

What does "Backsides" mean?

"Backsides" means the part of the body that a person sits on, buttocks. As a noun, it is defined as: the part of the body that a person sits on, buttocks.

What is another word for "Backsides"?

Other words for "Backsides" include behinds, booties, bottoms, breeches, bums, buns, buttocks and butts. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Backsides" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Backsides"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Backsides". Common alternatives include behinds, booties, bottoms, breeches, bums, buns, buttocks, butts, cabooses and cans.

What is a slang word for "Backsides"?

Slang words for "Backsides" include booties, heinies, keisters and tushes.

How do you use "Backsides" in a sentence?

Examples of "Backsides" in a sentence: "our backsides were sore after sitting on those hard benches for so long".

Is "Backsides" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Backsides" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Backsides"?

"Backsides" is pronounced /ˈbak-ˌsīd/ and divided into syllables as back·side.

What is the origin of the word "Backsides"?

First known use: 14th century.