noun
Uncommon
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Anus (noun) means the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which solid waste leaves the body.
noun
1
The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which solid waste leaves the body.
"The vet checked the dog's anus for signs of irritation."
2
(vulgar slang) An obnoxious or unpleasant person.
"He acted like a total anus at the meeting."
How to use anus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe clinical/anatomical term for the body's rear opening.
When to use it
Neutral and clinical in medical contexts; the insult sense is crude slang best avoided in polite writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- anuses, ani
Etymology
From Latin anus, meaning "ring," describing the shape of the opening — related to words like "annular" and "anal."
Synonyms
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What is the meaning of anus?
"anus" (noun) means the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which solid waste leaves the body.
What is another word for anus?
Other words for "anus" include a-hole, asspussy, back alley, back door, back passage, balloon knot.
What are the different meanings of anus?
"anus" has 2 main meanings: 1. The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which solid waste leaves the body; 2. (vulgar slang) An obnoxious or unpleasant person.
How do you use anus in a sentence?
Example: "The vet checked the dog's anus for signs of irritation."
