First Known Use: circa 1840
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fanny
noun fan·ny \ˈfa-nē\
plural fannies
Definition of FANNY
1
slang British : vulva
2
: buttocks
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Origin of FANNY
perhaps from Fanny, nickname of Frances
Related to FANNY
- 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]
FANNY Defined for Kids
fanny
noun fan·ny \ˈfa-nē\
Definition of FANNY for Kids
: a person's rear
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