fanny

noun

fan·​ny ˈfa-nē How to pronounce fanny (audio)
plural fannies
1
British slang, offensive : vulva
2

Examples of fanny in a Sentence

I'd like to give him a good kick in the fanny! be careful on that icy walk, unless you want to fall on your fanny
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Owner Dick Monfort and his son Walker, the team’s new executive vice president, count on all of those things to put fannies in the seats and lines at the concession stands. Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025 The adjustable strap easily switches between fanny-pack and shoulder bag styles. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Fanny, nickname of Frances

First Known Use

circa 1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fanny was circa 1835

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“Fanny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fanny. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

fanny

noun
fan·​ny ˈfan-ē How to pronounce fanny (audio)
plural fannies
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