buttocks

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • The two rounded fleshy parts of the human body that form the rear area, on which a person sits. This is the primary anatomical and common term for this part of the body.

Usage

• The word "buttocks" is a standard, somewhat formal term. It is commonly used in medical, anatomical, and polite contexts.
• It is almost always used in the plural form ("buttocks") to refer to the pair, though the singular "buttock" can refer to one side.
• It functions as a countable noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She fell down and bruised her buttocks.
  • The doctor gave the injection in the upper outer quadrant of the buttock.
  • He has a tattoo on his left buttock.

Advanced Usage

• "buttocks" as a point of reference: Often used to describe posture, movement, or physical contact.
  • The exercise requires you to tighten your buttocks.
  • The statue was worn smooth where generations had touched its buttocks for luck.

Variants and Related Words

• Buttock (n, singular): One of the two halves of the buttocks.
• Gluteus (n, medical): The scientific name for the major muscles (gluteus maximus, medius, minimus) that form the buttocks.
• Derrière (n, formal/euphemistic): A polite or refined term for the buttocks.
• Posterior (n, formal/anatomical): A technical or humorous term for the buttocks.

Synonyms

• Rear: A polite and common synonym.
• Backside: A common, informal term.
• Seat: A mild euphemism.
• Bottom: A very common and generally inoffensive term.
• Bum (chiefly UK): A casual, informal term.
• Butt (chiefly US): A common, informal abbreviation.

Idioms and Phrases

• Kick in the buttocks (a more formal version of "kick in the butt"): A metaphorical phrase meaning a strong motivation or reprimand.
  • Failing the exam was the kick in the buttocks he needed to start studying seriously.
• To save one's buttocks (variant of "save one's butt/neck"): To rescue someone from trouble.
  • His quick thinking saved our buttocks during the presentation.

Học thuật

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?