Bum and Haunches

Bum

Bum noun - The part of the body upon which someone sits.
Usage example: a woman with a big bum

Haunches and bum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Haunches" instead a noun "Bum".

Nearby Words: bumpy, bumping

Haunches

Haunches noun - The part of the body upon which someone sits.
Usage example: squatted down on her haunches to get a better shot of the ducks with her camera
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Synonyms for Haunches

Bum and haunches are semantically related. (British) You can use "Bum" instead a noun "Haunches". informal substitute
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