Backside

/ˈbækˌsaɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The rear or reverse side of something.
He wrote his name on the backside of the paper.
The buttocks.
She fell and landed hard on her backside.
The less visible or less attractive part of something.
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

A humorous or less formal term for buttocks.
He has a tattoo on his backside.
Used to describe someone's rear end in a playful way.
She slipped and fell right on her backside!