as in bum
the part of the body upon which someone sits
be careful on that icy walk, unless you want to fall on your fanny
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Recent Examples of fanny
UConn adjusted its ticket policy, allowing students to transfer tickets to try to get a screaming head connected to a fanny in every seat allotted by a ticket.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
As if a primetime showdown between two of the biggest draws on the dial weren’t already a sufficient goad to get fannies on living room sofas, NBC’s NFL game features Micah Parsons in his first run-in with the team that traded him exactly one month ago.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
As if a primetime showdown between two of the biggest draws on the dial weren’t already a sufficient goad to get fannies on living room sofas, NBC’s NFL game features Micah Parsons in his first run-in with the team that traded him exactly one month ago.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fanny
Noun
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The Kings will inevitably be criticized for making a series of bad decisions and bum deals while Fox, Barnes and Brown grace the game’s grandest stage a year after being cast off under questionable circumstances.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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The former great who played six seasons in Canada before a 17-year NFL career with the Oilers, Vikings, Seahawks and Chiefs once tried to rush back from a bum right ankle himself.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Beef cheeks and tongues, Frenched racks of lamb, glistening hams, poulet de Bresse, and rabbits still with their heads, round eyes blinkless under long lashes frozen in the ice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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When creating Dern’s look, Hayward skipped pinky hues on the cheeks.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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While Republicans still hold an advantage in Iowa, Democrats see openings in a competitive governor’s race, an open Senate seat, and two battleground congressional districts that could help determine control of Congress next year.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Then there’s Ammar Campa-Najjar, who has sought a similar seat twice before and more recently for Chula Vista mayor.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Their powerful tail launches the body forward, while the jaws snap shut with terrifying force before the prey has time to react meaningfully.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Carousel of Progress’ animatronic family — headed by John and Sarah — will remain, including Uncle Orville and Rover, the dog with the ever-wagging tail.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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Other highlights include aged Scottsdale pork cutlet, blue eye trevalla, and wild clover lamb rump.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Potentially leaving the minority shareholders as an illiquid rump.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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“Fanny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanny. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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