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buttocks

/ˈbʌtəks/

Meanings
  • noun

    The large mass of muscle and fat at the bottom of the human body, forming the pelvic region.

    - "He hit his buttocks on the chair."
    - "She has large, firm buttocks."

Synonyms

arsecheek , asscheek , bum-cheek , butt-cheek , cheek , ham , hurdies , mound
Rhymes
Words rhyming with buttocks
hockets , rockets , smokestacks
Variants
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buttock , buttocks
Etymology
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From Old English butuc, meaning the rump or haunches of an animal.


Trivia
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  1. The average size of a woman's buttocks is larger than that of a man.

  2. The buttocks contain the largest concentration of sensory nerves in the human body.


Related Concepts
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  1. gluteus maximus: The largest muscle in the human body, located in the buttocks.

  2. buttocks enhancement: Procedures used to augment or improve the appearance of the buttocks, such as surgery or injections.


Culture
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In many cultures, the buttocks have been considered a symbol of sexuality, fertility, and strength. They have been featured prominently in art, literature, and music.

How to Memorize "buttocks"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, round shape at the bottom of the body, like a pair of watermelons.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'buttocks' with the word 'bottom' or 'posterior'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Big Buttocks Are Really Sexy' to remember the word.


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