fanny

Etymology 1
19th century. Ultimately from Fanny, pet form of the name Frances. Compare, ,.

Noun

 * 1)  The female genitalia.
 * Her dress was so short you could nearly see her fanny.
 * 1)  The buttocks; arguably the most nearly polite of several euphemisms.
 * Children, sit down on your fannies, and eat your lunch.
 * Get off your fanny and get back to work!
 * 1)  Sexual intercourse with a woman.
 * get some fanny tonight
 * 1)  Women, regarded as sex objects.
 * This club is full of fanny.

Usage notes
In North American usage, this is the mildest of euphemisms referring to the buttocks, suitable for use when speaking to small children. Elsewhere, it is a vulgar direct reference to female genitalia and sexuality.

Synonyms

 * ,, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,  , , , ; see also Thesaurus:vagina and Thesaurus:vulva
 * ,, , , , , , , ; see also Thesaurus:buttocks

Etymology 2
The British naval slang sense derives from Fanny Adams. Tins of mutton introduced as rations were not liked by the sailors and were taken by them to contain the butchered remains of Fanny Adams who had been brutally murdered and dismembered. The tins were re-used for eating from and cooking with.

Noun

 * 1)  Mess kettle or cooking pot.