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heinie

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Heinie (noun) means informal American slang for a person's buttocks. Example: “He slipped on the ice and landed right on his heinie.”

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1

Informal American slang for a person's buttocks.

"He slipped on the ice and landed right on his heinie."

2

Older, now dated and offensive slang for a German person, especially a German soldier.

"Old war memoirs sometimes used "heinie" as a slang term for German troops."

How to use heinie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual American slang for "buttocks"; separately, an old and offensive wartime slang term for a German.

Common mistake

Don't use the ethnic sense — it reads as an outdated slur today; the harmless modern meaning is just "backside."

When to use it

The buttocks sense is mild, family-friendly slang; the "German person" sense is dated and derogatory and should be avoided.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: heinies

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He slipped on the ice and landed right on his _____.

Etymology

Comes from a corruption of *hindie, short for *behindie (“behind, rear end, hindward parts”), equivalent to hind + -ie. It was perhaps influenced in some way by Heinie (“a German”).

Rhymes for heinie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of heinie?

"heinie" (noun) means informal American slang for a person's buttocks.

What are the different meanings of heinie?

"heinie" has 2 main meanings: 1. Informal American slang for a person's buttocks; 2. Older, now dated and offensive slang for a German person, especially a German soldier.

How do you use heinie in a sentence?

Example: "He slipped on the ice and landed right on his heinie."