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buttock definition

but·tock (but′ək)

noun

  1. either of the two fleshy, rounded parts at the back of the hips; either half of the rump
  2. the rump

Etymology: ME buttok < OE buttuc, end, short piece of land: see butt & -ock

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buttock Usage Examples

Possessives

  • woman: The sight of a woman's buttocks is a strong insult in Swazi culture.. .

Converse of object

  • leave: There is no need to trace the cause of quarrel between the right and left buttock ' .

Adjective modifier

  • bare: If bare breasts, bare buttocks or genitals are present, block access to the site.

Modifies a noun

  • muscle: Begin to lift leg toward the ceiling, contracting buttocks muscles at the same time.

Noun used with modifier

  • firm: TG: Firm buttocks, that kind of thing?
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