Fannier

/ˈfæniər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'fanny,' though this form is rarely used in standard English.

Etymology

From 'fanny' (a colloquial term with varying meanings by region) + comparative suffix '-er'. This is a grammatically possible but uncommon word formation in English.

Kelly Says

While 'fannier' is technically valid grammar, it's almost never used—it's one of those words that could exist but doesn't because speakers just don't say it, showing that not every grammatically possible word actually survives in real language.

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