单词 | fanny |
释义 | Word Frequency fanny(ˈfænɪ) nounWord forms: plural -nies slang ▶ USAGE Despite the theory that this word derives from the name 'Fanny', its use in BritishEnglish is still considered vulgar by many people, and it could cause offence. Inthe US the word refers to the buttocks. Serious misunderstanding may therefore arisewhen what people in Britain know as a 'bumbag' is referred to in the US as a 'fannypack'1. vulgar, British the female genitals 2. mainly US and Canadian the buttocks Word origin C20: perhaps from Fanny, pet name from Frances |
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