noun
buttock
BUH-tuhk
Buttock (noun) means one of the two rounded fleshy parts that make up the rear of the body below the back.
noun
1
One of the two rounded fleshy parts that make up the rear of the body below the back.
"He landed hard on one buttock after slipping on the ice."
"The nurse gave the injection in the upper buttock."
2
The curved part of a ship's hull near the stern.
"The shipwright smoothed the curve of the buttock before painting."
How to use buttock
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually used in the plural, "buttocks," for the two halves of the backside.
Common pairings
clench your buttocks
a firm buttock
the left buttock
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Word forms
- Plural
- buttocks
Etymology
From Old English buttuc ("end piece; short strip of land"), with the -ock ending making it a diminutive — literally "little end piece."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of buttock?
"buttock" (noun) means one of the two rounded fleshy parts that make up the rear of the body below the back.
What is another word for buttock?
Other words for "buttock" include cheek.
What are the different meanings of buttock?
"buttock" has 2 main meanings: 1. One of the two rounded fleshy parts that make up the rear of the body below the back; 2. The curved part of a ship's hull near the stern.
How do you use buttock in a sentence?
Example: "He landed hard on one buttock after slipping on the ice."
