fanny Synonyms
Another word for fanny
• noun (Context 1)
A person's buttocks or rear end (informal).
"He slipped on the icy sidewalk and landed squarely on his backside."
• noun (Context 2)
The female genitals; the vulva or vagina (vulgar slang, also used in Australia and New Zealand).
"American tourists in London are often surprised to learn that a 'vulva pack' is called a 'bum bag' there because of the local meaning of vulva."
• noun (Context 3)
A foolish, inept, or obnoxious person (slang, especially Scottish).
"Stop acting like such a complete fool and help us carry these boxes inside."
• verb (Context 4)
To waste time, procrastinate, or mess around aimlessly (usually used with 'about' or 'around').
"If we stop fannying around and focus on the task, we can finish before noon."
Opposites of fanny
The opposite of fanny shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: