tush

¹

[ tuhsh ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation of impatience, disdain, contempt, etc.)

noun

1. an exclamation of “tush!”

tush

²

[ tuhsh ]

noun

1. one of the four canine teeth of the horse.
2. a small tusk present in some female Asian elephants: tushes are barely visible and may be seen only when the elephant’s mouth is open.

tush

³

[ toosh ]

noun

, Slang.

1. tushie.

tush

¹

/ tʌʃ /

interjection

1. archaic.
   an exclamation of disapproval or contempt

tush

²

/ tʌʃ /

noun

1. rare.
   a small tusk

tush

³

/ tʊʃ /

noun

1. slang.
   the buttocks

Other Words From

• tushed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tush¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English tusch, touch, twish; imitative of the sound

Origin of tush²

First recorded before 900; Middle English tush, tosh, tusche, Old English tūsc; tusk

Origin of tush³

First recorded in 1960–65; tushie

Word History and Origins

Origin of tush¹

C15: Middle English, of imitative origin

Origin of tush²

Old English tūsc ; see tusk

Origin of tush³

C20: from Yiddish tokhes , from Hebrew tahath beneath

Example Sentences

Those maps came in handy during two weekend trips, as did the heavily bolstered seats that helped prevent driver fatigue but also were easy on the tush.

From Washington Blade

Various pricey options abound, including five-zone climate control, a tablet to operate the infotainment system, and front and rear massaging seats that can be programmed to apply soothing relief to your back, tush or both.

From Washington Blade

Kim Kardashian posted a revealing picture of her ample tush this morning on Instagram, and everyone went crazy.

From The Daily Beast

He hath said in his heart, Tush, I shall never be cast down; there shall no harm happen unto me.

From Project Gutenberg

No, no; tush, you be de fool, here be dat sal spoil marriage of him.

From Project Gutenberg

"Tush, foolish girl," said Douw, whose sensations were anything but comfortable.

From Project Gutenberg

But the old knight did but half turn round, and then spake peevishly: Tush, man!

From Project Gutenberg

"Tush, tush," returned Dunham, lowering himself with some care among the projections of the inhospitable rock.

From Project Gutenberg