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fannies

Fan·nie
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fan-ee]
    • /ˈfæn i/
    • /ˈfæn.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fan-ee]
    • /ˈfæn i/

Definitions of fannies word

  • noun fannies a female given name, form of Frances. 1
  • noun plural fannies the buttocks. 1
  • noun fannies Plural form of fanny. 1

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Origin of fannies

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; of obscure origin; relation, if any, to British fanny “vulva” (vulgar) is unclear

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Parts of speech for Fannies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fannies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

fannies usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for fannies

noun fannies

  • asses — the buttocks.
  • backsides — Plural form of backside.
  • butts — a large cask for wine, beer, or ale.

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