Buttocks — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /ˈbə-tək/ but·tock

Meaning & Definition of Buttocks

Buttocks (noun)

  1. the back of a hip that forms one of the fleshy parts on which a person sits
  2. the seat of the body
  3. rump

Buttocks (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the part of the body upon which someone sits

    "she slipped in the mud puddle and hit the ground square on her buttocks"

    similar: backside, behind, booty (slang), bottom, breech, bum, buns, butt, 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 Buttocks

The most common words with a similar meaning to Buttocks:

Slang: booty, heinie, keister, tush
backside, behind, bottom, breech, bum, buns, butt, caboose, can, cheeks, derriere, duff, fanny, fundament, hams, haunches, hunkers, nates, posterior, rear, rear end, rump, seat, tail, tail end

Related Words for Buttocks

beam, stern, moon

Origin & Etymology of Buttocks

Middle English buttok butt:1

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Buttocks

What does "Buttocks" mean?

"Buttocks" means the back of a hip that forms one of the fleshy parts on which a person sits. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: the back of a hip that forms one of the fleshy parts on which a person sits.

What is another word for "Buttocks"?

Other words for "Buttocks" include backside, behind, booty, bottom, breech, bum, buns and butt. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Buttocks" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Buttocks"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Buttocks". Common alternatives include backside, behind, booty, bottom, breech, bum, buns, butt, caboose and can.

What is a slang word for "Buttocks"?

Slang words for "Buttocks" include booty, heinie, keister and tush.

How do you use "Buttocks" in a sentence?

Examples of "Buttocks" in a sentence: "she slipped in the mud puddle and hit the ground square on her buttocks".

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

"Buttocks" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Buttocks"?

"Buttocks" is pronounced /ˈbə-tək/ and divided into syllables as but·tock.

What is the origin of the word "Buttocks"?

"Buttocks" comes from Middle English buttok butt:1. First known use: 13th century.