Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anus

/ˈeɪ.nəs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.25 in modern English

Syllables
a-nal
IPA
/ˈeɪ.nəs/
4
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The external orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

noun

The external orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which feces and flatus are ejected.

noun

An impolite, unpopular, or unintelligent person.

Derogatory; Informal

name

An Austronesian language spoken in Indonesia.

Etymology

Either from Middle French anus or Latin ānus (“ring, anus”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₁eh₂no- (“ring”). First attested in 1658. See also anal, annular, annelid.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: anus, ānus, *h₁eh₂no-

Usage

Inflected Forms

anuses (plural) ani (plural)

Derived Forms

anilingus anused anusless anuslike ignoranus

Phrases

artificial anus corrugator cutis ani levator ani pruritus ani arse like a Japanese flag two in the pink one in the stink anal pore

Frequently Paired Words

anal anally cloaca arse like a Japanese flag two in the pink one in the stink anal pore anal sphincter

Synonyms

arsehole asshole assbag assbreath assbucket asschunk asscunt assface assfag assfaggot assfuck assfucker

Rhymes With

heinous janus gayness pandanus uranus feyness antoninianus veinous

Questions

How do you pronounce anus?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈeɪ.nəs/.
What does anus mean?
The external orifice of the rectum in most mammals, teleost fish, and many invertebrates, through which feces and flatus are ejected.
Where does anus come from?
It is traced to Middle French. First known use: First attested in 1658.

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