Definition of "fanny" in English

noun

1. (British, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, vulgar) The female genitalia.

   • Her dress was so short you could nearly see her fanny.

2. (Canada, US, informal) The buttocks; arguably the most nearly polite of several euphemisms.

   • Children, sit down on your fannies, and eat your lunch.
   • Get off your fanny and get back to work!

3. (UK, vulgar) Sexual intercourse with a woman.

   • get some fanny tonight

4. (UK, vulgar, uncountable) Women, regarded as sex objects.

   • This club is full of fanny.

noun

1. (UK, naval slang) Mess kettle or cooking pot.