Fanny

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A diminutive of the female given name Frances, itself also becoming a given name.
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.
noun
  1. Mess kettle or cooking pot.

Pronunciation

/ˈfæni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Fanny.wav en-uk-fanny.ogg EN-AU ck1 fanny.ogg

Word forms

Fanny Fannys Fannie fannies

Etymology

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

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