Buttocks

Pronunciation: /ˈbʌtəks/

Definitions of buttocks

noun the two rounded portions of the body located on the posterior of the pelvic region

Example Sentences

A1 She sat on her buttocks on the grass.

A2 He slipped and fell on his buttocks.

B1 The doctor recommended exercises to strengthen the buttocks.

B2 The massage therapist focused on relieving tension in the client's buttocks.

C1 The athlete felt a sharp pain in his buttocks after the race.

C2 The plastic surgeon performed a buttock augmentation procedure on the patient.

Examples of buttocks in a Sentence

formal The doctor examined the patient's buttocks for any signs of infection.

informal I accidentally sat on my own buttocks, and it hurt!

slang She slipped and fell on her buttocks while trying to ice skate.

figurative The company's financial losses were a kick in the buttocks for their growth plans.

Grammatical Forms of buttocks

• past tense: buttocksed
• plural: buttocks
• comparative: more buttocks
• superlative: most buttocks
• present tense: buttocks
• future tense: will buttocks
• perfect tense: have buttocksed
• continuous tense: is buttocksing
• singular: buttocks
• positive degree: buttocks
• infinitive: to buttocks
• gerund: buttocksing
• participle: buttocksed

Origin and Evolution of buttocks

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'buttocks' originated from the Old English word 'buttuc' which referred to the back end or rear of a person or animal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'buttocks' has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning, continuing to refer to the two fleshy parts of the body that form the rear end. However, its usage has evolved to be more commonly used in a formal or medical context rather than in everyday conversation.