Behinds

/bɪˈhaɪndz/ noun

Definition

Plural of behind, referring either to the rear parts of things, or used euphemistically to mean buttocks.

Etymology

From 'behind' (from Old English 'bi' + 'hindan,' meaning 'by the back of'), which is a compound of preposition + adverb. The plural form emerged naturally when referring to multiple things in the back or rear.

Kelly Says

Kids find 'behinds' hilarious because we use so many silly words for the same body part—buttocks, bottom, rear, backside, bum, booty—showing how embarrassment around the body creates a whole thesaurus of alternative words!

Ethical Language Guidance

Gender History

Euphemism often deployed in diminishing, sexualized contexts directed primarily at women's bodies. Infantilizes and deflects from respectful anatomy language.

Inclusive Usage

In clinical/anatomical contexts, use precise terminology (buttocks, gluteal region). Avoid euphemism that signals shame or sexualization.

Inclusive Alternatives

["buttocks","gluteal region","posterior"]

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