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n. - The fleshy part of the human body that you sit on; The side of an object that is opposite its front.

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  • On the backside is a huge statue of the sitting Sor Juana that looks much like the space aliens of Roswell, New Mexico.
  • Has a consistent motor in backside and downfield pursuit ...
  • Patting the backside is how football players ask each other out on dates.
  • I swear that my backside is up in the air for half of the class, at least.
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