Callipygian: adjective meaning having a shapely buttocks. Here’s the pronunciation.
Arguably, this is the best vocabulary word I’ve come across to date. Seriously, can you imagine Greek dudes from the 1800s cat-calling ladies on the street with such fancy prose?
Clearly, it was Sir Mix-a-Lot’s loss that he didn’t know this word. I hereby propose a change to Baby Got Back:
Ooh, Rump-o’-smooth-skin
Girl, them curves are callipygian.
Happy Friday – this should get you pumped for the weekend:
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