nether cheek

noun

A buttock.

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nounnether cheek (plural nether cheeks)

plural nether cheeks

  1. euphemistichumoroussometimesoften pluralizedA buttock.

    He turned the freer upon his face downright, / Displaying his nether cheeks full broad and white.

    1822, John Gay, “Tales”, in The Poems of John Gay

    Synonyms: butt-cheek

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nounA buttock.

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