Noun | Anatomical / Insult
Encyclopedia of British Slang
FANNY
Noun | Moderate | Anatomical / Insult
FANNY Pronunciation: /’f-ni/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Moderate Category: Anatomical / Insult
Definition
In British English, fanny refers to female genitalia.
Also used as an insult implying foolishness.
Usage
Dont be a fanny.
Cultural Insight
Significantly different meaning from American usage.
Can be crude.
Assessment
Context-sensitive and potentially vulgar.
Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. He currently lives in Holloway, North London. Contact: [email protected]
