Definition

1. Noun:
   • The buttocks; the rear part of the human body on which one sits: "derriere" is a polite or euphemistic term for the buttocks.

Usage

• The word "derriere" is used as a countable noun, typically in singular form. It is considered a more formal or humorous alternative to words like "butt" or "backside."
• It is often used in contexts where one wishes to avoid cruder language, such as in fashion, comedy, or polite conversation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • She slipped on the ice and landed squarely on her derriere.
  • The tailor carefully took measurements around the customer's derriere.
  • That chair is not very comfortable for one's derriere.

Advanced Usage

• "to have a well-padded derriere": to have large or cushioned buttocks.
  • The sofa was designed for someone with a well-padded derriere.
• Often used in a light-hearted or descriptive way in writing and speech.
  • The exercise promised to tone one's derriere.

Variants and Related Words

• Posterior (n): a formal term for the buttocks.
  • The doctor examined the patient's posterior.
• Gluteus maximus (n): the anatomical name for the large muscle of the buttock.
  • Squats are excellent for strengthening the gluteus maximus.

Synonyms

• Buttocks: the two rounded portions of the anatomy.
• Rear end: the back part.
• Backside: the side or part that is at the back.
• Seat: a euphemistic term, often humorous (e.g., "Take a seat").
• Bottom: a common, informal term.

Related Phrases

• A kick in the derriere: a metaphorical phrase meaning a strong motivation or reprimand.
  • Sometimes a failure is the kick in the derriere you need to succeed.
• To save one's derriere: to avoid blame, punishment, or an embarrassing situation.
  • He told a little white lie to save his derriere.

Related Idioms

• Pain in the derriere: an annoying or troublesome person or thing (a euphemism for "pain in the neck/butt").
  • Filling out all this paperwork is a real pain in the derriere.

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?