buttock

[ˈbʌtək]

buttock Definition

either of the two round fleshy parts that form the lower rear area of the human trunk.

Using buttock: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "buttock" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She fell and hurt her left buttock.

  • Example

    He was sitting on his buttocks.

  • Example

    The shorts were so tight they showed off his buttocks.

buttock Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with buttock

  • a slap on the buttocks

    a light hit on the backside, usually as a playful or teasing gesture

    Example

    He gave her a playful slap on the buttocks.

  • a pain in the buttocks

    a frustrating or annoying person or situation

    Example

    Dealing with this paperwork is a real pain in the buttocks.

  • to kick someone's buttocks

    to defeat or beat someone decisively

    Example

    Our team is going to kick their buttocks in the championship game.

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Summary: buttock in Brief

The term 'buttock' [ˈbʌtək] refers to either of the two round fleshy parts that form the lower rear area of the human trunk. It is often used in medical contexts, but also in everyday language, as in 'The shorts were so tight they showed off his buttocks.' Phrases include 'a slap on the buttocks,' which is a playful gesture, and 'a pain in the buttocks,' which refers to a frustrating or annoying person or situation.

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