Definition

1. Noun:
   • The buttocks; the rear part of the human body on which a person sits: The word "backside" refers to the two fleshy rounded parts at the lower rear of the torso.
   • The side or surface of an object that is opposite its front; the rear: "Backside" can also refer to the part of an object that is furthest from the front or main side.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (referring to the human body):
  • He fell down and landed hard on his backside.
  • The toddler's backside was covered in sand after playing at the beach.
• Noun (referring to an object or location):
  • Please write your name on the backside of the form.
  • The garden is located at the backside of the house.

Advanced Usage

• "To be on one's backside": To be sitting down, often implying inactivity.
  • He spent the whole weekend on his backside watching TV.
• "A kick in the backside": A metaphorical phrase meaning a strong motivation or reprimand to make someone act.
  • Failing the test was the kick in the backside he needed to start studying seriously.

Variants and Related Words

• Behind (noun, informal): A synonym for buttocks.
• Rear (noun): The back part of something, often used more formally than "backside."
• Posterior (noun, formal/technical): A formal or anatomical term for the buttocks.
• Derrière (noun, euphemistic/humorous): A polite or humorous word for the buttocks.

Synonyms

• Buttocks (noun): The formal term for the two rounded portions of the anatomy.
• Bottom (noun): A common and slightly less informal synonym.
• Rump (noun): Often used for animals, but can be used humorously for people.
• Seat (noun, euphemistic): A polite term, as in "the seat of his pants."

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Backside" itself is not commonly used to form phrasal verbs. The following are related idiomatic phrases.)

Related Idioms

• "To work one's backside off": To work extremely hard.
  • She worked her backside off to finish the project on time.
• "Cover your backside": To take action to protect oneself from future blame or criticism.
  • He documented everything to cover his backside in case of a dispute.

Noun

1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
   • he deserves a good kick in the butt
   • are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?
2. the side of an object that is opposite its front
   • his room was toward the rear of the hotel