derriere

[dɛrˈjɛr]

derriere Definition

  • 1a person's buttocks
  • 2the rear end of something

Using derriere: Examples

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

  • Example

    She slipped and fell on her derriere.

  • Example

    The car's derriere was damaged in the accident.

  • Example

    He sat on his derriere all day watching TV.

derriere Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for derriere

Phrases with derriere

  • kick someone's derriere

    to defeat or beat someone decisively

    Example

    We're going to kick their derriere in the next game.

  • to stop being lazy and start doing something

    Example

    It's time to get off your derriere and start working on that project.

  • on one's derriere

    in a sitting position

    Example

    He spent the whole day on his derriere, working on his computer.

Origins of derriere

from French 'derrière', meaning 'behind'

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Summary: derriere in Brief

The term 'derriere' [dɛrˈjɛr] refers to a person's buttocks or the rear end of something. It is often used informally, as in 'She slipped and fell on her derriere,' or in phrases like 'kick someone's derriere,' meaning to defeat someone decisively. 'Get off one's derriere' means to stop being lazy and start doing something.