Bottom Definition & Meaning

bottom
adjective
  1. situated at the bottom or lowest position; "the bottom drawer"
  2. the lowest rank; "bottom member of the class"
noun
  1. the lower side of anything
  2. the lowest part of anything; "they started at the bottom of the hill"
  3. the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?"
  4. the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat
  5. a depression forming the ground under a body of water; "he searched for treasure on the ocean bed"
  6. low-lying alluvial land near a river
  7. a cargo ship; "they did much of their overseas trade in foreign bottoms"
verb
  1. provide with a bottom or a seat; "bottom the chairs"
  2. strike the ground, as with a ship's bottom
  3. come to understand

Synonyms for bottom

arse noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt

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ass noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt

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backside noun

the side of an object that is opposite its front

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bed noun

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep; "he sat on the edge of the bed

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behind adv

in or to or toward the rear; "he followed behind

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bottomland noun

low-lying alluvial land near a river

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bum adj

of very poor quality; flimsy a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that

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buns noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt

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butt noun

thick end of the handle the part of a plant from which the roots spring or the part of a stalk or trunk nearest the

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buttocks noun

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt

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"Bottom" in song lyrics

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  • "Bottom, bottom"
    Abstract Rude, Prevail, Moka Only — Jam Packed
  • "I'm a get it cuz I gotta, raced in it from the bottom"
    Ace Hood f/ Rock City — Guns High
  • "From the bottom to the top, top, to the bottom"
    Aceyalone — Jack of All Trades

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Frequently asked questions

What does bottom mean?
situated at the bottom or lowest position; "the bottom drawer" the lowest rank; "bottom member of the class" the lower side of anything the lowest part of anything; "they started at the bottom of the hill" the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; "he deserves a good kick in the butt"; "are you going to sit on your fanny and do nothing?" the second half of an inning; while the home team is at bat a depression forming the ground under a body of water
What part of speech is bottom?
Bottom is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
How many definitions does bottom have?
Bottom has 12 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).

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