hurdies

American  

[hur-deez] / ˈhɜr diz /

plural noun

Scot.

1. the buttocks.

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hurdies British  

/ ˈhʌrdɪz /

plural noun

1. the buttocks or haunches

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Etymology

Origin of hurdies

First recorded in 1525–35; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Thir breeks o' mine, my only pair, That ance were plush, o' guid blue hair, I wad hae gien them aff my hurdies, For ae blink o' the bonny burdies!

From The Book of Humorous Verse by Wells, Carolyn

I'll swag, Bawbie, I never was gledder than when I cam' cloit doon on my hurdies on the garret flure.

From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.

Meg was at the hurdies o' them wi' a switch gey quick, an' sune had Sandy's lum hingin' aside his greatcoat in the lobby.

From My Man Sandy by Salmond, J. B.

Thir breeks o' mine, my only pair, That ance were plush o' guid blue hair, I wad hae gi'en them aff my hurdies, For ae blink o' the bonnie burdies!

From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by Grant, James, archaeologist

Amenable?—ye may say that; his craig wad ken the weight o' his hurdies if they could get haud o' Rob.

From Rob Roy — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir