Fanny

Pronunciation: /ˈfæni/

Definitions of fanny

noun a slang term for the buttocks or rear end

Example Sentences

A1 She carried her wallet in her fanny pack while hiking.

A2 He accidentally sat on his fanny and it hurt.

B1 The comedian told a joke that had everyone laughing and slapping their fannies.

B2 The dance instructor emphasized the importance of moving your fanny to the beat.

C1 The CEO of the company was known for being a real fanny when it came to negotiating deals.

C2 The politician's scandalous affair was splashed all over the tabloids, exposing his fanny to public scrutiny.

Examples of fanny in a Sentence

formal The woman carried her purse on her fanny pack while traveling.

informal I always keep my phone in my fanny pack when I go for a walk.

slang She has a cute fanny, doesn't she?

figurative His fanny was saved by the last-minute intervention of his friend.

Grammatical Forms of fanny

• past tense: fannied
• plural: fannies
• comparative: fannier
• superlative: fanniest
• present tense: fannies
• future tense: will fanny
• perfect tense: have fannied
• continuous tense: is fannying
• singular: fanny
• positive degree: fanny
• infinitive: to fanny
• gerund: fannying
• participle: fannied

Origin and Evolution of fanny

First Known Use: 1620 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'fanny' originated in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'fanny' was used as a slang term for the buttocks in British English. Over time, especially in American English, it has evolved to refer to the female genitalia, which has led to differences in its usage and connotations in different English-speaking regions.