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Callipygian (n.)

Updated: Apr 29, 2024

Somebody who has a nicely shaped bum. Taken from Greek kallipugos, kallos - 'beauty' and puge - 'buttocks'. From early 19th century, used to describe a famous statue of Venus (Aphrodite).

Eg. "Modern day fitness trends tend to revolve around being callipygian".





 
 
 

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