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glutes

American  
[gloo-teez] / ˈglu tiz /

plural noun

Informal.
  1. the muscles of the buttocks.


Etymology

Origin of glutes

glute shortening of gluteus + -s 3

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In addition to the barre work, we did a plank series, light push-ups and arm work, as well as glutes and core work on the mat.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Does it hurt?,’ ” said Colleen Ferguson, who owns EMS Body Atelier in Santa Barbara, Calif. Her “obsessed” converts tout toned glutes and abs.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 1, 2026

Lisa Rinna, a survivor of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” is acting her glutes off.

From Salon Jan. 15, 2026

Discussing his current movement, he says: "I can move my feet and I can stand with a frame attached to my wheelchair but I need to work on my glutes."

From BBC Apr. 2, 2025

She stretches, concentrating on her glutes to help the pain in her hip.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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