A wonderfully expressive Scottish slang word for the backside or bottom. It's affectionate, mildly comical, and perfectly Scottish — the kind of word that softens what might otherwise be a blunter term into something almost charming. Scottish parents use it with kids, comedians reach for it when they want to get a laugh without offending anyone, and it pops up in casual conversation when dignity requires something a little classier than "arse." If you want to sound authentically Scottish, "bahookie" is essential vocabulary.
Get your bahookie off that sofa and come help with the dishes!
Bahookie means: A wonderfully expressive Scottish slang word for the backside or bottom. It's affectionate, mildly comical, and perfectly Scottish - the kind of word that softens what might otherwise be a blunter. It is mainly Scottish English and may not be understood outside that context. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(Scotland) backside, bottom.
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