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fanny

Pronunciation: /ˈfæni/

The English word “fanny” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The female genitalia.
  2. The buttocks; arguably the most nearly polite of several euphemisms.
  3. Sexual intercourse with a woman.
  4. Women, regarded as sex objects.
  5. Mess kettle or cooking pot.

Etymology

19th century. Ultimately from Fanny, pet form of the name Frances. Compare dick, John Thomas, mickey.

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