Definitions
- Referring to the buttocks or backside of a person, often used in a playful or affectionate manner. - Talking about spanking or physical discipline on the buttocks. - Used in child-friendly language to refer to the buttocks.
- Referring to the buttocks or backside of a person, often used informally or slangily. - Talking about someone who is homeless or jobless, often with a negative connotation. - Used in British English to refer to someone who is lazy or unproductive.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the buttocks or backside of a person.
- 2Both can be used informally or slangily.
- 3Both are casual terms for a body part.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Hiney is often used in a playful or affectionate manner, while bum can have a negative connotation when referring to someone who is homeless or lazy.
- 2Formality: Hiney is more informal and child-friendly, while bum can be used in both informal and formal contexts, depending on the tone and context.
- 3Usage: Hiney is typically used to refer to the buttocks in a general sense, while bum can also refer to someone who is homeless or jobless.
- 4Positive vs Negative: Hiney has a more positive connotation, while bum can have a negative connotation.
Remember this!
Hiney and bum are both synonyms for the buttocks or backside of a person. However, they differ in their connotation, formality, usage, origin, and positive/negative associations. Hiney is a more playful and child-friendly term, while bum can have a negative connotation when referring to someone who is homeless or lazy.
