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Fanny

ˈfæni
Common
~ 4100
~ 4100, Common
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Buttocks (informal, British English), Vulva or vagina (vulgar slang, American English)

Fanny - Meanings

Buttocks (informal, British English)

Example: She slipped on the wet floor and landed on her fanny.
Usage: informalContext: casual situations, among friends
Note: In British English, 'fanny' refers to the buttocks, while in American English it has a different meaning.

Vulva or vagina (vulgar slang, American English)

Example: He made an inappropriate comment about her fanny.
Usage: informalContext: avoid using in formal settings, can be offensive
Note: This meaning is considered vulgar and offensive in many contexts, especially in American English.

Fanny's synonyms

bottom

The lowest part or the back end of something.
Example: She sat on the bottom step of the staircase.
Note: Bottom is a more neutral term compared to 'fanny' which can be considered informal or slang.

buttocks

The two rounded fleshy parts of the body that you sit on.
Example: He slipped and landed on his buttocks.
Note: Buttocks is a formal term that refers specifically to the anatomical part of the body, while 'fanny' is more colloquial.

derriere

A polite or humorous way of referring to someone's buttocks.
Example: She wore a dress that accentuated her derriere.
Note: Derriere is a more elegant or sophisticated term compared to 'fanny'.

rear

The back part of something.
Example: The car's rear bumper was damaged in the accident.
Note: Rear is a general term for the back part of something, which can include the buttocks, whereas 'fanny' specifically refers to the buttocks.

Fanny expressions, common phrases

Fanny pack

A small bag worn around the waist to hold personal belongings.
Example: She wore a fanny pack around her waist while traveling.
Note: The term 'fanny' in 'fanny pack' refers to the American English usage of 'fanny' meaning buttocks, whereas the original word 'fanny' in British English refers to the female genitalia, making the term potentially confusing in different English-speaking regions.

Fanny about/around

To waste time or fool around instead of doing something productive.
Example: Stop fannying around and finish your work.
Note: The usage of 'fanny about/around' in British English is slang and informal, whereas the original word 'fanny' in British English refers to the female genitalia.

Fanny's your aunt

An expression used to suggest a simple solution or outcome to a situation.
Example: Just give it a try, and fanny's your aunt, it might work out.
Note: The phrase 'fanny's your aunt' is a colloquial expression and does not directly refer to the anatomical part 'fanny'.

Fanny Adams

Nothing or very little; a small or insignificant amount.
Example: I'm not doing fanny adams until you apologize.
Note: The phrase 'Fanny Adams' is a British slang term, often used informally, and does not directly refer to the anatomical part 'fanny'.

Sweet Fanny Adams

To know nothing about a particular subject or have no knowledge or experience.
Example: He knows sweet Fanny Adams about cars.
Note: The phrase 'Sweet Fanny Adams' is an extension of 'Fanny Adams' and does not directly refer to the anatomical part 'fanny'.

Fanny everyday (slang) expressions

Butt

In informal contexts, 'butt' is often used as a slang term for the backside or buttocks.
Example: She slipped and landed right on her butt.
Note: While 'fanny' refers specifically to the backside in British English, 'butt' is more commonly used in American English.

Bum

'Bum' is a casual term used to refer to the buttocks or posterior, especially in British English.
Example: He's been sitting on his bum all day watching TV.
Note: Similar to 'fanny,' 'bum' is a British slang term that can refer to the buttocks, but 'fanny' is more specific and informal.

Derrière

In a more sophisticated or humorous tone, 'derrière' is a French loanword often used to refer to the buttocks.
Example: She wore a dress that accentuated her derrière.
Note: Compared to the more casual 'fanny,' 'derrière' is perceived as somewhat more refined and playful.

Booty

Informally, 'booty' is used to describe a person's rear end or posterior in a flirtatious or humorous way.
Example: Check out that dancer's booty moves!
Note: 'Booty' is often used in more playful or flirtatious contexts compared to 'fanny,' which is a more straightforward term.

Tush

'Tush' is a lighthearted or euphemistic way to refer to the buttocks or rear end.
Example: Be careful when sitting back; you might hurt your tush.
Note: Similar to 'fanny,' 'tush' is a gentler and more endearing term that can be used in polite or humorous conversations.

Fanny - Examples

Fanny is a slang term for buttocks.
She fell and hurt her fanny.
He always wears pants that show off his popszi.

Fanny grammar

Fanny - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: fanny
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): fannies
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): fanny
Syllabification and Stress
fanny Contains 2 syllables: fan • ny
Phonetic transcription: ˈfa-nē
fan ny , ˈfa nē (The red syllable is stressed)

Fanny - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
fanny: ~ 4100 (Common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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