tush

1 of 3

noun (1)

slang

tush

2 of 3

noun (2)

: a long pointed tooth
especially : a horse's canine

tush

3 of 3

interjection

used to express disdain or reproach

Examples of tush in a Sentence

Noun (1) exercises that are guaranteed to give you a great tush
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Noun
Chicago Tribune One counter to Johnson’s remark is that moving the chains on a fourth-and-1 tush push provides the offense a fresh set of downs and more opportunities for explosive plays. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025 Listen to this article 2 min The tush push survived for at least one more season as NFL owners voted against a proposal that would have effectively banned the play for 2025 and beyond. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025 Facing stiff resistance around the NFL, the tush push managed to move the chains and gain a fresh set of downs. Dave Campbell, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025 Like many other aspects across the NFL, other teams have tried to adopt the tush push with varying success, while the Eagles remain the masters of it. Ben Morse, CNN Money, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tush

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

perhaps modification of Yiddish tokhes, from Hebrew taḥath under, beneath

Noun (2)

Middle English tusch, from Old English tūsc; akin to Old Frisian tusk tooth, Old English tōth tooth

Interjection

Middle English tussch

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1970, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tush was before the 12th century

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“Tush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tush. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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