tush

1 of 3

noun (1)

ˈtu̇sh 

slang

: buttocks

tush

2 of 3

noun (2)

ˈtəsh 

: a long pointed tooth

especially : a horse's canine

tush

3 of 3

interjection

ˈtəsh 

—used to express disdain or reproach

Synonyms

Noun (1)

• backside
• behind
• booty [slang]
• bootie
• bottom
• breech
• bum
• buns
• butt
• buttocks
• caboose
• can
• cheeks
• derriere
• derrière
• duff
• fanny
• fundament
• hams
• haunches
• heinie [slang]
• hunkers
• keister [slang]
• keester
• nates
• posterior
• rear
• rear end
• rump
• seat
• tail
• tail end

Examples of tush in a Sentence

Noun (1)

exercises that are guaranteed to give you a great tush

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The tush push, made famous by the Philadelphia Eagles, is back in the spotlight this NFL offseason after the Green Bay Packers reportedly submitted a proposal to ban the play. —Scott Thompson, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025

The Buffalo Bills, too, run a version of the tush push with quarterback Josh Allen, who has at least 12 rushing touchdowns in each of the last two seasons. —Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025

The tush push: The Eagles have become known for their unusually successful take on the quarterback sneak. —Npr Staff, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025

No example summed up how much the tush push can be a pain in the butt to the opposition quite like when the Eagles used it to maddening perfection against Washington in the NFC championship game. —Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

perhaps modification of Yiddish tokhes, from Hebrew taḥath under, beneath

Noun (2)

Middle English tusch, from Old English tūsc; akin to Old Frisian tusk tooth, Old English tōth tooth

Interjection

Middle English tussch

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1970, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tush

• push
• ambush
• rosebush
• saltbush