Places named ‘Backside’ exist in both Aberdeenshire and Banffshire in northeast Scotland.
Backside
😄 Why It's Funny
'Backside' is a common euphemism for buttocks. While the geographical meaning is innocent and descriptive, the modern anatomical meaning creates obvious humor.
📍 Location
A place in Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Etymology & History
The word 'backside' dates from around 1400, derived from 'back' + 'side'. In the specific geographical sense, it refers to the back side of an estate: the backyard and outbuildings behind a main house. When used as a place name in Scotland, it most likely refers to being at the back or rear of a property, estate, or geographical feature.