Meaning & Definition of word "Tush"
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Tush
/tʌʃ/
noun:
- 1. A colloquial term for a person's buttocks.
- Example: He slipped and fell, landing right on his tush.
- 2. A person's backside or rear end.
- Example: She has been exercising to get her tush in shape.
interjection:
- 1. An expression of disdain or disbelief.
- Example: Tush! I can't believe you would think such a thing.
- 2. A mild expression of annoyance or disapproval.
- Example: Oh, tush! You always fret too much about the little things.
Etymology
Origin unknown, but it is believed to derive from the late Middle English.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tush tush:
An expression of disapproval or disbelief.
tush on:
To express disbelief or to dismiss something.
Related Words
tushie:
A slang term for the buttocks.
rump:
The hind part of an animal, or the back end of a person.
behind:
The back side of a person's body.
Slang Meanings of tush
Meaning: A term for someone's rear end.
Example Sentence: I fell right on my tush.
Meaning: A playful way to refer to the backside.
Example Sentence: Watch out for that chair, it might hurt your tush!