Word
backside
Phoneticsback·side, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbækˌsaɪd/
UK/bˈæksaɪd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the part of your body that you sit on. It is a slightly funny or polite way to say 'bottom'.
n. the buttocks or posterior of a person. Often used as a mild euphemism or in a lighthearted, humorous context.
Examples
“He fell right on his backside while skating.”
“After sitting in the hard plastic chair for three hours, my backside was completely numb.”
“The comedian's routine relied heavily on physical humor, including several exaggerated falls that landed him squarely on his backside to the delight of the audience.”
Examples
simple
“He fell right on his backside while skating.”
contextual
“After sitting in the hard plastic chair for three hours, my backside was completely numb.”
complex
“The comedian's routine relied heavily on physical humor, including several exaggerated falls that landed him squarely on his backside to the delight of the audience.”
Usage
Commonly used in British English as a less vulgar alternative to other terms for the anatomy.
Etymology
From back + side.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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