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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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By contrast, the rise of GLP-1s, CoolSculpting and plastic surgery has made toned-looking stomachs and plumped-up glutes more attainable without going to the gym.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

For all the sore glutes and calves, what lingers most is the appeal of turning this into a weekend ritual.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

The plank involves holding a position similar to a push-up for an extended period to work core abdominal muscles as well as the back, shoulders, arms and glutes.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026

It’s deeply relaxing — and notably thorough, with attention paid to areas like the glutes that many massages skip.

From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026

She’ll have to make sure to add some crunches and leg lifts to strengthen her abdominals and her glutes.

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

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