glute

/ ɡluːt /

noun

1. informal.
   short for gluteus

Word History and Origins

Origin of glute¹

C20

Example Sentences

A glute strain began affecting his sciatic nerve and the pain left Bosa unable to do anything except lie on an exercise ball in the fetal position for hours.

From Los Angeles Times

My elbow barks every time I bicep curl; my SI joint is creaky from sitting all day, which makes my glutes and lower back tight.

From Los Angeles Times

I once went and tore a glute muscle.

From Los Angeles Times

In nearly two years of running a half-marathon each day, Ryvar says she has only had one injury — and that was when she changed running shoes, which triggered an old glute injury.

From Seattle Times

Barrymore’s sit-down with Harris gave the internet endless reasons to wish for one’s couch cushions to instantaneously vacuum them, glutes first, into another dimension.

From Salon