Fanny
Fanny (noun) means British slang for the female genitals; American slang for the buttocks. Example: “He fell flat on his fanny.”
How to use Fanny
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal body-part word — but be careful, because it means something different in British English (genitals) versus American English (bottom).
Informal/vulgar in British English; mild and casual in American English.
This is a genuine trans-Atlantic trap: in the UK it's a crude term for female genitalia, while in the US it's a mild, even childish word for the backside. A "fanny pack" is harmless in America but would sound odd or rude phrased that way in the UK, where it's called a "bum bag."
Word forms
Fannys plural, fannies plural, fannies plural
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He fell flat on his _____.
Etymology
From "Fanny," a pet form of the name Frances, which became slang in the 19th century.
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Rhymes for Fanny
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What is the meaning of Fanny?
"Fanny" (noun) means british slang for the female genitals; American slang for the buttocks.
What is another word for Fanny?
Other words for "Fanny" include beaver, beef curtains, box, bush, cock socket, cooch.
How do you use Fanny in a sentence?
Example: "He fell flat on his fanny."