Tushy Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtʊʃi

TUH-shee

UK

tˈʌʃi

TUSH-ee

Definition

A very informal and child-friendly word for someone's bottom or buttocks.

Usage & Nuances

Extremely informal and usually used with children or in playful, lighthearted contexts. Not appropriate for formal speech or writing. Similar to 'butt' or 'bum', but softer and more childlike. Avoid using with strangers or in professional settings.

• Spanish: trasero (informal) - pompis (niños)
• Portuguese (BR): bumbum (informal) - popô (infantil)
• Portuguese (PT): rabiosque (informal) - bumbum (infantil)
• Chinese (Simplified): 小屁屁（口语，儿童用语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 小屁屁（口語，兒童用語）
• Hindi: नन्हा पिछवाड़ा (बच्चों/अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: مؤخرة (غير رسمي - للأطفال)
• Bengali: পাছা - পেছন
• Russian: попа - пупка
• Japanese: おしり
• Vietnamese: mông - mông nhỏ
• Korean: 엉덩이
• Turkish: popo
• Urdu: چوتی - پیچھا (بچوں کے لیے)
• Indonesian: pantat - bokong

Example Sentences

Sit on your tushy and wait, please.

basic

The baby fell on his tushy and cried.

basic

Keep your tushy clean!

basic

She's got a cute little tushy.

natural

Ouch! I landed right on my tushy!

natural

If you don't move, I'll tickle your tushy!

natural