backside

[ˈbæk.saɪd]

backside Definition

  • 1the part of the body that a person sits on
  • 2the side of something that is opposite to or away from the front

Using backside: Examples

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

  • Example

    She fell on her backside.

  • Example

    The backside of the building faces the park.

  • Example

    He gave me a slap on my backside.

  • Example

    The horse kicked him in the backside.

backside Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for backside

Phrases with backside

  • at the rear or far side of something

    Example

    The parking lot is on the backside of the mall.

  • to start doing something, especially when you have been lazy or inactive

    Example

    You need to get off your backside and start looking for a job.

  • backside of beyond

    a very remote or isolated place

    Example

    Their house is in the backside of beyond, miles from the nearest town.

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Summary: backside in Brief

The term 'backside' [ˈbæk.saɪd] refers to the part of the body that a person sits on and the side of something that is opposite to or away from the front. It is often used informally with synonyms like 'butt' and 'bum.' 'Backside' also appears in phrases like 'on the backside of,' meaning at the rear or far side of something, and 'get off one's backside,' meaning to start doing something, especially when you have been lazy or inactive.

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