Fanny
Definition
A vulgar sexual slang term that can refer to sexual intercourse with a woman or to the female genitalia. In the UK, it can also refer to women regarded as sex objects; in Canada and the US, “fanny” commonly refers informally to the buttocks.
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Sexual meanings of “fanny”
“Fanny” can refer to sexual intercourse with a woman. It can also be a vulgar term for the female genitalia, particularly in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the UK.
In the UK, the word can additionally refer to women regarded as sex objects.
Regional difference
In Canada and the US, “fanny” is an informal term for the buttocks. This differs from its vulgar sexual meanings in the UK and several other English-speaking regions.
Other use
“Fanny” is also a diminutive of the given name Frances, so not every use of the word is sexual.