Hindquarters – Synonyms, Antonyms, Meaning, Definition and More

Standard Synonyms

Rear end
Back end
Butt
Tail
Behind

Slang Synonyms

But
Butt
Backside
Behind
Bottom
Derriere
Fanny
Heinie
Rear
Tush
Rump

Academic Synonyms

Posterior
Buttock
Buttocks
Rump

Old English Synonyms

Back end
Bottom
Buttocks
Rear
Behind

Regional Synonyms

Backside
Bottom
Butt
Rear
Rear end

Industry-specific Synonyms

Posterior
Hinder
Backs

Antonyms

Frontquarters

Meaning

The hindquarters are the caudal region of the back and buttocks in animals.

Definition

Hindquarters are the back half of the body of an animal, including the hips, thighs, and hind legs.

Example Sentences

The dog’s hindquarters were very muscular.

Most animals have four hindquarters.

The horse’s hindquarters are very strong.

The cat used its hindquarters to push itself up onto the counter.

The deer’s hindquarters were covered in mud.