Hiney Meaning in English
word
ˈhɪni
HIN-ee
ˈhaɪni
HY-nee
Definition
A very informal and playful word for a person's buttocks, usually used with or about children.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely informal and playful; mainly used with children, or jokingly among close friends/family. Not appropriate in formal or professional situations. Similar in use to 'butt' or 'bum' but even lighter and cuter.
Spanish: trasero (infantil) - pompis (informal)Portuguese (BR): bumbum (infantil) - popô (informal)Portuguese (PT): rabinho (informal) - traseiro (infantil)Chinese (Simplified): 小屁股（儿语，俏皮）Chinese (Traditional): 小屁股（兒語，俏皮）Hindi: गुड़िया (बच्चों की भाषा) - पिछवाड़ा (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: مؤخرة (للأطفال/غير رسمي)Bengali: পাছা - পুটRussian: попа - попкаJapanese: おしりVietnamese: mông - mông béKorean: 엉덩이 - 궁둥이Turkish: popo - kıçUrdu: پچھواڑا - پپوIndonesian: mông - mông bé
Example Sentences
Sit down on your hiney.
basic
She fell and hurt her hiney.
basic
Don't let the dog lick your hiney!
basic
Get your hiney over here—it's time for dinner!
natural
He landed right on his hiney when he slipped on the ice.
natural
Move your hiney or you'll miss the bus!
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