Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fanny
noun
/ˈfæn.i/
Definition
A term used primarily in British English to refer to the buttocks or rear end.
Examples
- She fell and landed right on her fanny.
- He slipped on the ice and landed on his fanny, laughing it off.
- In British slang, ‘fanny’ is commonly used to refer to the buttocks.
Meaning
In a more casual context, ‘fanny’ can also relate to a person’s backside, but it may have different connotations in American English, where it often refers to a woman’s genitalia.
Synonyms
- buttocks
- rear
- backside
- rump
