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

With no timeouts, the Raiders rushed to the line and O’Connell, with help from an impromptu tush-push from Chris Myarick, took it across the goal line with 14 seconds left. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Three words that make our sports arguments about the transfer portal, load management and the tush push seem awfully small. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

Inside, my passengers and I were cozy, with our hands and tushes heated. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

One topic that dominated the conversation this time last year — the tush push — isn’t on the agenda because there is no proposal to eliminate the play even though it was nearly banned in a close vote in 2025. — ABC News, 29 Mar. 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