Meaning & Definition of word "Backside"

Backside

/ˈbækˌsaɪd/

noun:

  • 1. The rear or reverse side of something.
    • Example: He wrote his name on the backside of the paper.
  • 2. The buttocks.
    • Example: She fell and landed hard on her backside.
  • 3. The less visible or less attractive part of something.
    • Example: The backside of the painting revealed some flaws.

Etymology

The term 'backside' combines 'back,' referring to the rear part, with the suffix '-side,' denoting a particular surface or aspect.

Common Phrases and Expressions

backside of the moon:

The side of the moon that is not visible from Earth.

showing one's backside:

To behave in a foolish or reckless manner.

Related Words

rear:

the back part of something.

back:

the opposite of front.

Slang Meanings of backside

Meaning: A humorous or less formal term for buttocks.

Example Sentence: He has a tattoo on his backside.

Meaning: Used to describe someone's rear end in a playful way.

Example Sentence: She slipped and fell right on her backside!