Buttocks
/ˈbʌtʌks/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
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1
Each of the two rounded fleshy masses that form the human rear.
/ˈbʌtʌks/
nounneutralBeginner
General
The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on.
She landed hard on her buttocks.
💡 Simply: Your bottom or rear.
More Examples
2
The chair was too low, and he bumped his buttocks.
How It's Used
Anatomy
"The doctor examined the patient's buttocks for any signs of injury."
Everyday Conversation
"He fell on his buttocks."
From Middle English buttok, plural of buttok, from Old English buttuc, of uncertain origin.
The word has been used in a similar fashion for centuries, although its use in polite conversation has remained consistently informal.
Memory tip
Think of 'butt' and add 'ocks' to pluralize.
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