Builder’s bum

Builder’s bum

BIL-durz BUM /ˈbɪldəz bʌm/
Adjective United Kingdom

Plumber’s crack.

Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Builder's bum!"
"That's a bit Builder's bum, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

British term for visible buttock cleavage when bending. From stereotype of builders' low-slung trousers. 'Builder's bum crack' is variant. British trade stereotype humor.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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