What is another word for backside?

Common synonyms for backside include nates, keister, posterior, bum, fanny.

What is the opposite of backside?

Antonyms of backside include front, forefront, lead, head, van.

Synonyms for

Backside

Noun / ˈbæˌksaɪd / Another word for backside — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The part of the body that a person sits on; the rear end of a person or animal.

Synonyms & similar words

nates keister posterior bum fanny behind prat tail front buttocks tush can arse hindquarters seat buns rear rump stern tooshie derriere backend hindend tailend bottom behind bottom butt derriere fanny hiney posterior rear seat tail tush bum keister rump buttocks heinie hindquarters booty caboose

Synonyms by register

Formal

rear posterior hind dorsal

Informal

butt ass bum bottom rear end

Literary

haunches rump

Antonyms

front forefront lead head van advance

Common collocations

on the backside
backside of the moon
backside of the mountain
turn your backside
smack on the backside
the backside of life
the backside of the building

Word family

noun backside

adjective backside

Usage note

While 'backside' can refer to the rear of an object, it is most commonly used as a euphemism for the buttocks. Its informal synonyms are generally considered vulgar.

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