tush

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noun (1)

Synonyms of tushnext
slang

tush

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noun (2)

: a long pointed tooth
especially : a horse's canine

tush

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interjection

used to express disdain or reproach

Examples of tush in a Sentence

Noun (1) exercises that are guaranteed to give you a great tush
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Noun
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 The provisions announced Tuesday include the elimination of the tush push, which technically means players behind the quarterback can’t push him toward the line of scrimmage right after the snap. Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tush

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of tush was before the 12th century

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“Tush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tush. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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