First Known Use: before 12th century
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1tush
noun \ˈtəsh\
Definition of TUSH
: a long pointed tooth; especially : a horse's canine
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Origin of TUSH
Middle English tusch, from Old English tūsc; akin to OldFrisian tusk tooth, Old English tōth tooth
2tush
interjection
Definition of TUSH
—used to express disdain or reproach
Origin of TUSH
Middle English tussch
First Known Use: 15th century
3tush
noun \ˈtu̇sh\
Definition of TUSH
slang : buttocks
Origin of TUSH
perhaps modification of Yiddish tokhes, from Hebrew taḥath under, beneath
First Known Use: 1970
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