see|Fanny
English
Etymology
The British naval slang sense derives from Fanny Adams. Tins of mutton introduced as rations were not liked by the sailors and were taken by them to contain the butchered remains of w:Fanny Adams|Fanny Adams who had been brutally murdered and dismembered. The tins were re-used for eating from and cooking with. (Reference: Surnames page (Adams - Cooper) at the Royal Navy.)
Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-æni|-æni
Noun
en-noun|fannies
- context|UK|Ireland|Australia|NZ|vulgar The female genitalia.
#: Her dress was so short you could nearly see her fanny
#: Get your fanny out of my face you minger!
- context|US|colloquial The buttocks, as possibly the most harmless euphemism.
#: Children, sit down on your fannies, and eat your lunch.
#: Get off your fanny and get back to work!
- context|British|naval slang Mess kettle or cooking pot.
Synonyms
(vulva or vagina) pussy, cunt, bush, twat, front bottom, minge, snatch, box, muff, quim, coochie, beaver
(buttocks) ass, booty, butt, tooshie, toosh, bum
Translations
vulva or vagina
See pussy
buttocks
See ass US or bum UK
Related terms
fanny bag
fanny pack
fanny fart
Category:Vulgarities
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