tush

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈtu̇sh 

slang

: buttocks

tush

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈtəsh 

: a long pointed tooth

especially : a horse's canine

tush

3 of 3

interjection

ˈtəsh 

—used to express disdain or reproach

Synonyms of tush

Noun (1)

• cheeks
• bum
• seat
• tail
• rump

Examples of tush in a Sentence

Noun (1)

exercises that are guaranteed to give you a great tush

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Along with the Eagles, the Ravens, Patriots, Jets, Browns, Lions, Jaguars, Dolphins, Saints and Titans were in favor of keeping the tush push last year, according to ESPN. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026

While a potential ban on the tush push was debated last offseason, this year the Cleveland Browns have floated the most notable rule change. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026

These allegations obviously don’t stem from taps on the tush for corrective measures. —Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026

The tush push play popularized by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL is no longer allowed. —Chris Vannini, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

perhaps modification of Yiddish tokhes, from Hebrew taḥath under, beneath

Noun (2)

Middle English tusch, from Old English tūsc; akin to Old Frisian tusk tooth, Old English tōth tooth

Interjection

Middle English tussch

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1970, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tush

• push
• ambush
• rosebush
• saltbush