heinie

¹ American  

[hahy-nee] / ˈhaɪ ni /

noun

Older Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.

1. a contemptuous term used to refer to a German, especially a German soldier in World War I or II.

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heinie ² American  

[hahy-nee] / ˈhaɪ ni /

Or hiney

noun

Slang.

1. the buttocks.

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Etymology

Origin of heinie¹

First recorded in 1900–05; partly Anglicized form of German Heine, familiar variant of Heinrich “Henry”; -ie

Origin of heinie²

1935–40; alteration of hinder ²; -ie

Example Sentences

The last active MLB player suspended under the gambling provision appears to be New York Giants outfielder Jimmy O’Connell, banned for life along with coach Cozy Dolan in 1924 for offering a $500 bribe to Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Heinie Sand to throw a game that Sept. 27.

From Seattle Times

With two out, Soto homered off the brick wall above the shrubbery in right-centerfield, narrowly missing the names of Tigers Hall of Famers Heinie Manush and Harry Heilmann.

From Washington Times

During his speech, he flashed his dog’s rear end to the cameras to send a message to the liberal singer Bette Midler that she could kiss Babydog’s “heinie” for criticizing West Virginia residents.

From Seattle Times

One’s tiny hand is frozen; the other’s heinie, tanned, is frozen.

From Washington Post

In 1912, Heinie Zimmerman of the Chicago Cubs captured the N.L. triple crown and finished tied for sixth in the M.V.P. voting, well behind the winner, Larry Doyle of the Giants.

From New York Times

Related Words

• ass
• posterior
• rear end