Meaning of nates in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈneɪtiz/

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  1. Noun

    nates

    Etymology

    late 17th century: Latin, plural of natis‘buttock, rump’

    Definitions

    1. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

    Examples

    • « he deserves a good kick in the butt »
    • « are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing? »

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