nates


na·tes

noun pl \ˈnā-ˌtēz\

Definition of NATES

Examples of NATES

  1. <the cleavage of his nates was obvious in those low-slung pants>

Origin of NATES

Latin, plural of natis buttock
First Known Use: circa 1706

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