Anal (en. Anal)

/ˈanal/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Relating to the anus.
The anal exam is an important part of the medical evaluation.
El examen anal es una parte importante de la evaluación médica.
Showing excessively careful or meticulous behavior.
He is a very anal person, always organizes everything to the millimeter.
Es una persona muy anal, siempre organiza todo al milímetro.

Etymology

From Latin 'analis', meaning 'belonging to the anus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

anal conduct
Meticulous or excessively organized behavior.
conducta anal
anal personality
A type of personality characterized by being orderly and perfectionist.
personalidad anal

Related Words

anus
Opening of the digestive system through which excrement is expelled.
ano
rectum
Final portion of the large intestine.
recto

Slang Meanings

Refers to sexual practices involving the anus.
The couple experimented with anal sex over the weekend.
La pareja experimentó con sexo anal durante el fin de semana.
Description of someone very critical or demanding.
Don't be so anal, relax a little.
No seas tan anal, relájate un poco.