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fanny

noun fan·ny \ˈfa-nē\

plural fannies

Definition of FANNY

slang British : vulva

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perhaps from Fanny, nickname of Frances

First Known Use: circa 1840

Synonyms: backside, behind, booty (also bootie) [slang], bottom, breech, bum, buns, butt, caboose, can, cheeks, derriere (or derrière), duff, buttocks, fundament, hams, haunches, heinie [slang], hunkers, keister (also keester) [slang], nates, posterior, rear, rear end, rump, seat, tail, tail end, tush [slang]

FANNIES Defined for Kids

noun fan·ny \ˈfa-nē\

: a person's rear

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