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Translation

backside, bottom (vulgar/informal)

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Word origin

From Latin culus ('backside, anus, bottom').

Origin
Latin
Root
culus

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Examples

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He landed on his backside missing the step.

- , .

Get your backside moving, we have to go.

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This bag has a false bottom at the base.

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Do not stay sitting on the floor, get up.

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He downed his glass in one at the end of the meal.

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This word is taught in chapter 34, lesson 3: Everyday swearing.