Can Definition & Meaning

can
noun
  1. airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc.
  2. the quantity contained in a can
  3. a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
  4. 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?"
  5. a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination
  6. a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
verb
  1. preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty"
  2. terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position; "The boss fired his secretary today"; "The company terminated 25% of its workers"

Synonyms for can

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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bathroom noun

a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet a room or building

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behind adv

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

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bottom adj

situated at the bottom or lowest position; "the bottom drawer" the lowest rank

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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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"Can" in song lyrics

See how can is used in real songs:

  • "'Cause you gotta dog a hoe whenever you can"
    2 Live Crew — When We Get Them Hoes
  • "I see my superwoman, nobody cain't do it like she can"
    2 Pistols f/ Tay Dizm, T-Pain — She Got It
  • "My big dog told me Twin, move it fast as you can"
    50/50 Twin — Grind

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Usage tips for "can"

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Frequently asked questions

What does can mean?
airtight sealed metal container for food or drink or paint etc. the quantity contained in a can a buoy with a round bottom and conical top 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?" a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination a room or building equipped with one or more toilets preserve in a can or tin; "tinned foods are not very tasty" terminate the employment of
What part of speech is can?
Can is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does can have?
Can has 8 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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